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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,272 and 505,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,272 and 505,040 is: 1,112,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,272 : 505,040 = 505,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,272/505,040 = 505,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,272x = 505,040 × 505,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,272x = 255,065,401,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,065,401,600/229,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,501.32

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