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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,235 and 496,143.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,235 and 496,143.50 is: 1,078,530.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,235 : 496,143.50 = 496,143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,235/496,143.50 = 496,143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,235x = 496,143.50 × 496,143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,235x = 246,158,372,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,158,372,592.25/228,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078,530.34

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