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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,804 and 529,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,804 and 529,750 is: 1,237,346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,804 : 529,750 = 529,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,804/529,750 = 529,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,804x = 529,750 × 529,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,804x = 280,635,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,635,062,500/226,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,346.18

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