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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,375 and 481,741

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,375 and 481,741 is: 1,038,945.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,375 : 481,741 = 481,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,375/481,741 = 481,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,375x = 481,741 × 481,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,375x = 232,074,391,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,074,391,081/223,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038,945.23

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