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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,846 and 472,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,846 and 472,720 is: 998,294.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,846 : 472,720 = 472,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,846/472,720 = 472,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,846x = 472,720 × 472,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,846x = 223,464,198,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,464,198,400/223,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,294.36

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