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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,944 and 530,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,944 and 530,088 is: 1,238,161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,944 : 530,088 = 530,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,944/530,088 = 530,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,944x = 530,088 × 530,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,944x = 280,993,287,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,993,287,744/226,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,161.34

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