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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,362 and 477,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,362 and 477,888 is: 1,022,452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,362 : 477,888 = 477,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,362/477,888 = 477,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,362x = 477,888 × 477,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,362x = 228,376,940,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,376,940,544/223,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022,452.08

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