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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,968 and 491,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,968 and 491,622 is: 1,079,137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,968 : 491,622 = 491,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,968/491,622 = 491,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,968x = 491,622 × 491,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,968x = 241,692,190,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,692,190,884/223,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079,137.16

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