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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,358 and 486,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,358 and 486,859 is: 1,061,218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,358 : 486,859 = 486,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,358/486,859 = 486,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,358x = 486,859 × 486,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,358x = 237,031,685,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,031,685,881/223,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,218.70

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