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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,794 and 495,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,794 and 495,033 is: 1,080,529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,794 : 495,033 = 495,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,794/495,033 = 495,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,794x = 495,033 × 495,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,794x = 245,057,671,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,057,671,089/226,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,529.78

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