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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,183 and 485,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,183 and 485,277 is: 1,045,788.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,183 : 485,277 = 485,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,183/485,277 = 485,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,183x = 485,277 × 485,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,183x = 235,493,766,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,493,766,729/225,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045,788.39

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