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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,861 and 498,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,861 and 498,631 is: 1,091,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,861 : 498,631 = 498,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,861/498,631 = 498,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,861x = 498,631 × 498,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,861x = 248,632,874,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,632,874,161/227,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,160.29

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