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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,048 and 332,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,048 and 332,862 is: 490,148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,048 : 332,862 = 332,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,048/332,862 = 332,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,048x = 332,862 × 332,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,048x = 110,797,111,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,797,111,044/226,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,148.60

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