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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,868 and 483,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,868 and 483,821 is: 1,045,628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,868 : 483,821 = 483,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,868/483,821 = 483,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,868x = 483,821 × 483,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,868x = 234,082,760,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,082,760,041/223,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045,628.50

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