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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,160 and 508,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,160 and 508,726 is: 1,134,301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,160 : 508,726 = 508,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,160/508,726 = 508,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,160x = 508,726 × 508,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,160x = 258,802,143,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,802,143,076/228,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,301.12

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