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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,171 and 495,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,171 and 495,598 is: 1,081,200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,171 : 495,598 = 495,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,171/495,598 = 495,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,171x = 495,598 × 495,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,171x = 245,617,377,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,617,377,604/227,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,200.41

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