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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,197 and 495,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,197 and 495,027 is: 1,073,860.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,197 : 495,027 = 495,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,197/495,027 = 495,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,197x = 495,027 × 495,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,197x = 245,051,730,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,051,730,729/228,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,860.44

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