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Finding the Third Proportional to 218,908 and 475,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 218,908 and 475,181 is: 1,031,469.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,908 : 475,181 = 475,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,908/475,181 = 475,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,908x = 475,181 × 475,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,908x = 225,796,982,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,796,982,761/218,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,469.76

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