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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,026 and 481,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,026 and 481,044 is: 1,037,562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,026 : 481,044 = 481,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,026/481,044 = 481,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,026x = 481,044 × 481,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,026x = 231,403,329,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,403,329,936/223,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037,562.12

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