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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,878 and 498,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,878 and 498,663 is: 1,091,218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,878 : 498,663 = 498,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,878/498,663 = 498,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,878x = 498,663 × 498,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,878x = 248,664,787,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,664,787,569/227,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,218.93

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