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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,698 and 504,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,698 and 504,868 is: 1,129,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,698 : 504,868 = 504,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,698/504,868 = 504,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,698x = 504,868 × 504,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,698x = 254,891,697,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,891,697,424/225,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,348.50

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