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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,513 and 495,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,513 and 495,158 is: 1,077,659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,513 : 495,158 = 495,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,513/495,158 = 495,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,513x = 495,158 × 495,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,513x = 245,181,444,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,181,444,964/227,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077,659.06

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