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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,927.25 and 489,084.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,927.25 and 489,084.75 is: 1,049,474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,927.25 : 489,084.75 = 489,084.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,927.25/489,084.75 = 489,084.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,927.25x = 489,084.75 × 489,084.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,927.25x = 239,203,892,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,203,892,682.56/227,927.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,474.75

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