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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,924 and 491,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,924 and 491,196 is: 1,067,941.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,924 : 491,196 = 491,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,924/491,196 = 491,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,924x = 491,196 × 491,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,924x = 241,273,510,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,273,510,416/225,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067,941.04

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