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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,338 and 481,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,338 and 481,688 is: 1,038,888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,338 : 481,688 = 481,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,338/481,688 = 481,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,338x = 481,688 × 481,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,338x = 232,023,329,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,023,329,344/223,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038,888.72

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