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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,333 and 496,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,333 and 496,189 is: 1,087,793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,333 : 496,189 = 496,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,333/496,189 = 496,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,333x = 496,189 × 496,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,333x = 246,203,523,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,203,523,721/226,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,793.31

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