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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,996 and 488,424.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,996 and 488,424.75 is: 1,041,759.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,996 : 488,424.75 = 488,424.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,996/488,424.75 = 488,424.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,996x = 488,424.75 × 488,424.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,996x = 238,558,736,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,558,736,412.56/228,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,759.40

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