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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,995 and 483,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,995 and 483,621 is: 1,044,171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,995 : 483,621 = 483,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,995/483,621 = 483,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,995x = 483,621 × 483,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,995x = 233,889,271,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,889,271,641/223,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,171.84

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