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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,526 and 495,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,526 and 495,189 is: 1,073,016.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,526 : 495,189 = 495,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,526/495,189 = 495,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,526x = 495,189 × 495,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,526x = 245,212,145,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,212,145,721/228,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,016.40

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