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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,162 and 508,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,162 and 508,730 is: 1,134,309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,162 : 508,730 = 508,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,162/508,730 = 508,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,162x = 508,730 × 508,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,162x = 258,806,212,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,806,212,900/228,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,309.01

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