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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,467 and 486,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,467 and 486,286 is: 1,030,536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,467 : 486,286 = 486,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,467/486,286 = 486,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,467x = 486,286 × 486,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,467x = 236,474,073,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,474,073,796/229,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030,536.30

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