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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,248 and 508,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,248 and 508,948 is: 1,134,853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,248 : 508,948 = 508,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,248/508,948 = 508,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,248x = 508,948 × 508,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,248x = 259,028,066,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,028,066,704/228,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,853.61

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