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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,098 and 480,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,098 and 480,324 is: 1,024,936.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,098 : 480,324 = 480,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,098/480,324 = 480,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,098x = 480,324 × 480,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,098x = 230,711,144,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,711,144,976/225,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024,936.45

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