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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,530 and 481,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,530 and 481,908 is: 1,038,944.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,530 : 481,908 = 481,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,530/481,908 = 481,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,530x = 481,908 × 481,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,530x = 232,235,320,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,235,320,464/223,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038,944.75

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