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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,912 and 486,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,912 and 486,768 is: 1,058,197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,912 : 486,768 = 486,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,912/486,768 = 486,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,912x = 486,768 × 486,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,912x = 236,943,085,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,943,085,824/223,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,197.35

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