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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,363 and 481,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,363 and 481,716 is: 1,038,893.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,363 : 481,716 = 481,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,363/481,716 = 481,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,363x = 481,716 × 481,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,363x = 232,050,304,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,050,304,656/223,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038,893.21

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