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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,976 and 483,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,976 and 483,581 is: 1,044,087.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,976 : 483,581 = 483,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,976/483,581 = 483,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,976x = 483,581 × 483,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,976x = 233,850,583,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,850,583,561/223,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,087.69

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