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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,035 and 497,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,035 and 497,266 is: 1,093,961.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,035 : 497,266 = 497,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,035/497,266 = 497,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,035x = 497,266 × 497,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,035x = 247,273,474,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,273,474,756/226,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,961.00

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