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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,751 and 498,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,751 and 498,406 is: 1,090,702.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,751 : 498,406 = 498,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,751/498,406 = 498,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,751x = 498,406 × 498,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,751x = 248,408,540,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,408,540,836/227,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,702.31

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