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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,368 and 481,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,368 and 481,727 is: 1,038,917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,368 : 481,727 = 481,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,368/481,727 = 481,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,368x = 481,727 × 481,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,368x = 232,060,902,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,060,902,529/223,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038,917.40

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