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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,006 and 494,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,006 and 494,652 is: 1,073,132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,006 : 494,652 = 494,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,006/494,652 = 494,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,006x = 494,652 × 494,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,006x = 244,680,601,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,680,601,104/228,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,132.29

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