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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,317 and 482,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,317 and 482,618 is: 1,033,744.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,317 : 482,618 = 482,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,317/482,618 = 482,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,317x = 482,618 × 482,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,317x = 232,920,133,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,920,133,924/225,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,744.16

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