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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,244 and 508,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,244 and 508,940 is: 1,134,837.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,244 : 508,940 = 508,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,244/508,940 = 508,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,244x = 508,940 × 508,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,244x = 259,019,923,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,019,923,600/228,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,837.82

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