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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,183 and 485,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,183 and 485,034 is: 1,044,741.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,183 : 485,034 = 485,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,183/485,034 = 485,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,183x = 485,034 × 485,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,183x = 235,257,981,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,257,981,156/225,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,741.30

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