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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,366 and 481,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,366 and 481,723 is: 1,038,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,366 : 481,723 = 481,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,366/481,723 = 481,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,366x = 481,723 × 481,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,366x = 232,057,048,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,057,048,729/223,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038,909.45

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