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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,808 and 463,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,808 and 463,975 is: 966,180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,808 : 463,975 = 463,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,808/463,975 = 463,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,808x = 463,975 × 463,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,808x = 215,272,800,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,272,800,625/222,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,180.75

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