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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,059 and 493,237.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,059 and 493,237.50 is: 1,062,098.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,059 : 493,237.50 = 493,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,059/493,237.50 = 493,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,059x = 493,237.50 × 493,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,059x = 243,283,231,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,283,231,406.25/229,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,098.55

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