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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,515 and 495,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,515 and 495,163 is: 1,072,955.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,515 : 495,163 = 495,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,515/495,163 = 495,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,515x = 495,163 × 495,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,515x = 245,186,396,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,186,396,569/228,515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,955.37

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