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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,380 and 481,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,380 and 481,752 is: 1,038,969.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,380 : 481,752 = 481,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,380/481,752 = 481,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,380x = 481,752 × 481,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,380x = 232,084,989,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,084,989,504/223,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038,969.42

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