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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,018 and 475,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,018 and 475,317 is: 1,004,036.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,018 : 475,317 = 475,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,018/475,317 = 475,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,018x = 475,317 × 475,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,018x = 225,926,250,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,926,250,489/225,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,036.35

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