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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,860 and 498,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,860 and 498,625 is: 1,091,138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,860 : 498,625 = 498,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,860/498,625 = 498,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,860x = 498,625 × 498,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,860x = 248,626,890,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,626,890,625/227,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,138.82

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