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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,396 and 486,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,396 and 486,108 is: 1,057,767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,396 : 486,108 = 486,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,396/486,108 = 486,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,396x = 486,108 × 486,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,396x = 236,300,987,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,300,987,664/223,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,767.32

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