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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,447 and 492,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,447 and 492,107 is: 1,055,447.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,447 : 492,107 = 492,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,447/492,107 = 492,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,447x = 492,107 × 492,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,447x = 242,169,299,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,169,299,449/229,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055,447.66

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