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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,822 and 480,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,822 and 480,773 is: 1,032,707.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,822 : 480,773 = 480,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,822/480,773 = 480,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,822x = 480,773 × 480,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,822x = 231,142,677,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,142,677,529/223,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,707.59

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