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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,803 and 488,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,803 and 488,274 is: 1,051,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,803 : 488,274 = 488,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,803/488,274 = 488,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,803x = 488,274 × 488,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,803x = 238,411,499,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,411,499,076/226,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051,183.18

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