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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,180 and 481,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,180 and 481,824 is: 1,030,972.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,180 : 481,824 = 481,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,180/481,824 = 481,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,180x = 481,824 × 481,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,180x = 232,154,366,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,154,366,976/225,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030,972.41

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