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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,960 and 492,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,960 and 492,912 is: 1,061,155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,960 : 492,912 = 492,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,960/492,912 = 492,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,960x = 492,912 × 492,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,960x = 242,962,239,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,962,239,744/228,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,155.83

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