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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,696 and 504,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,696 and 504,864 is: 1,129,340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,696 : 504,864 = 504,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,696/504,864 = 504,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,696x = 504,864 × 504,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,696x = 254,887,658,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,887,658,496/225,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,340.61

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