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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,803 and 499,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,803 and 499,484 is: 1,095,175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,803 : 499,484 = 499,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,803/499,484 = 499,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,803x = 499,484 × 499,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,803x = 249,484,266,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,484,266,256/227,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,175.51

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