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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,763 and 487,054.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,763 and 487,054.13 is: 1,041,528.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,763 : 487,054.13 = 487,054.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,763/487,054.13 = 487,054.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,763x = 487,054.13 × 487,054.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,763x = 237,221,720,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,221,720,679.52/227,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,528.79

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