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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,056 and 332,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,056 and 332,280 is: 488,418.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,056 : 332,280 = 332,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,056/332,280 = 332,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,056x = 332,280 × 332,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,056x = 110,409,998,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,409,998,400/226,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,418.79

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