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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,580 and 529,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,580 and 529,187 is: 1,235,938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,580 : 529,187 = 529,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,580/529,187 = 529,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,580x = 529,187 × 529,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,580x = 280,038,880,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,038,880,969/226,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,938.22

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