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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,447.38 and 495,030.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,447.38 and 495,030.38 is: 1,072,698.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,447.38 : 495,030.38 = 495,030.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,447.38/495,030.38 = 495,030.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,447.38x = 495,030.38 × 495,030.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,447.38x = 245,055,072,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,055,072,172.64/228,447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,698.13

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