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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,452 and 492,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,452 and 492,118 is: 1,055,471.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,452 : 492,118 = 492,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,452/492,118 = 492,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,452x = 492,118 × 492,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,452x = 242,180,125,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,180,125,924/229,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055,471.85

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