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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,991.50 and 496,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,991.50 and 496,119 is: 1,074,861.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,991.50 : 496,119 = 496,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,991.50/496,119 = 496,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,991.50x = 496,119 × 496,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,991.50x = 246,134,062,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,134,062,161/228,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,861.13

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