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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,263 and 497,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,263 and 497,724 is: 1,094,872.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,263 : 497,724 = 497,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,263/497,724 = 497,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,263x = 497,724 × 497,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,263x = 247,729,180,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,729,180,176/226,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094,872.69

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