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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,853 and 498,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,853 and 498,595 is: 1,091,041.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,853 : 498,595 = 498,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,853/498,595 = 498,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,853x = 498,595 × 498,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,853x = 248,596,974,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,596,974,025/227,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,041.04

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