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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,994 and 495,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,994 and 495,348 is: 1,076,210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,994 : 495,348 = 495,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,994/495,348 = 495,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,994x = 495,348 × 495,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,994x = 245,369,641,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,369,641,104/227,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076,210.96

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