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Finding the Third Proportional to 218,934 and 475,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 218,934 and 475,240 is: 1,031,603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,934 : 475,240 = 475,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,934/475,240 = 475,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,934x = 475,240 × 475,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,934x = 225,853,057,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,853,057,600/218,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,603.39

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