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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,926 and 489,047.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,926 and 489,047.50 is: 1,058,609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,926 : 489,047.50 = 489,047.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,926/489,047.50 = 489,047.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,926x = 489,047.50 × 489,047.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,926x = 239,167,457,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,167,457,256.25/225,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,609.71

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