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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,668 and 480,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,668 and 480,702 is: 1,033,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,668 : 480,702 = 480,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,668/480,702 = 480,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,668x = 480,702 × 480,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,668x = 231,074,412,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,074,412,804/223,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,113.42

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