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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,387.69 and 492,086.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,387.69 and 492,086.53 is: 1,069,621.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,387.69 : 492,086.53 = 492,086.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,387.69/492,086.53 = 492,086.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,387.69x = 492,086.53 × 492,086.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,387.69x = 242,149,154,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,149,154,237.66/226,387.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,621.57

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