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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,220 and 497,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,220 and 497,271 is: 1,093,088.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,220 : 497,271 = 497,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,220/497,271 = 497,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,220x = 497,271 × 497,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,220x = 247,278,447,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,278,447,441/226,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,088.35

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