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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,309 and 482,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,309 and 482,604 is: 1,033,720.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,309 : 482,604 = 482,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,309/482,604 = 482,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,309x = 482,604 × 482,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,309x = 232,906,620,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,906,620,816/225,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,720.89

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