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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,522.50 and 495,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,522.50 and 495,179 is: 1,072,989.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,522.50 : 495,179 = 495,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,522.50/495,179 = 495,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,522.50x = 495,179 × 495,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,522.50x = 245,202,242,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,202,242,041/228,522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,989.50

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