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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,225 and 492,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,225 and 492,059 is: 1,065,560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,225 : 492,059 = 492,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,225/492,059 = 492,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,225x = 492,059 × 492,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,225x = 242,122,059,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,122,059,481/227,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,560.83

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