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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,268 and 484,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,268 and 484,282 is: 1,050,437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,268 : 484,282 = 484,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,268/484,282 = 484,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,268x = 484,282 × 484,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,268x = 234,529,055,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,529,055,524/223,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050,437.39

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