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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,543.47 and 492,207.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,543.47 and 492,207.75 is: 1,060,054.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,543.47 : 492,207.75 = 492,207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,543.47/492,207.75 = 492,207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,543.47x = 492,207.75 × 492,207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,543.47x = 242,268,469,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,268,469,160.06/228,543.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060,054.22

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