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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,993 and 483,617

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,993 and 483,617 is: 1,044,163.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,993 : 483,617 = 483,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,993/483,617 = 483,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,993x = 483,617 × 483,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,993x = 233,885,402,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,885,402,689/223,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,163.89

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