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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,881 and 498,431

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,881 and 498,431 is: 1,085,426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,881 : 498,431 = 498,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,881/498,431 = 498,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,881x = 498,431 × 498,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,881x = 248,433,461,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,433,461,761/228,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,426.32

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