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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,540 and 492,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,540 and 492,284 is: 1,055,779.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,540 : 492,284 = 492,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,540/492,284 = 492,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,540x = 492,284 × 492,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,540x = 242,343,536,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,343,536,656/229,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055,779.11

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