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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,383 and 453,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,383 and 453,246 is: 919,639.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,383 : 453,246 = 453,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,383/453,246 = 453,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,383x = 453,246 × 453,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,383x = 205,431,936,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,431,936,516/223,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,639.97

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