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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,371 and 481,731.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,371 and 481,731.75 is: 1,038,923.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,371 : 481,731.75 = 481,731.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,371/481,731.75 = 481,731.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,371x = 481,731.75 × 481,731.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,371x = 232,065,478,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,065,478,958.06/223,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038,923.94

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