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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,821 and 495,148.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,821 and 495,148.50 is: 1,080,905.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,821 : 495,148.50 = 495,148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,821/495,148.50 = 495,148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,821x = 495,148.50 × 495,148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,821x = 245,172,037,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,172,037,052.25/226,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,905.37

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