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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,065 and 535,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,065 and 535,255 is: 1,261,744.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,065 : 535,255 = 535,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,065/535,255 = 535,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,065x = 535,255 × 535,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,065x = 286,497,915,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,497,915,025/227,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,744.06

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