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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,767 and 498,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,767 and 498,434 is: 1,090,748.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,767 : 498,434 = 498,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,767/498,434 = 498,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,767x = 498,434 × 498,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,767x = 248,436,452,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,436,452,356/227,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,748.23

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