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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,388 and 481,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,388 and 481,768 is: 1,039,001.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,388 : 481,768 = 481,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,388/481,768 = 481,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,388x = 481,768 × 481,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,388x = 232,100,405,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,100,405,824/223,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039,001.23

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