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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,316 and 496,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,316 and 496,120 is: 1,087,572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,316 : 496,120 = 496,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,316/496,120 = 496,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,316x = 496,120 × 496,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,316x = 246,135,054,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,135,054,400/226,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,572.48

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