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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,528 and 495,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,528 and 495,191 is: 1,073,015.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,528 : 495,191 = 495,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,528/495,191 = 495,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,528x = 495,191 × 495,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,528x = 245,214,126,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,214,126,481/228,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,015.68

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