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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,169 and 495,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,169 and 495,594 is: 1,081,192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,169 : 495,594 = 495,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,169/495,594 = 495,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,169x = 495,594 × 495,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,169x = 245,613,412,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,613,412,836/227,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,192.47

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