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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,389.50 and 475,929.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,389.50 and 475,929.50 is: 1,004,966.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,389.50 : 475,929.50 = 475,929.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,389.50/475,929.50 = 475,929.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,389.50x = 475,929.50 × 475,929.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,389.50x = 226,508,888,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,508,888,970.25/225,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,966.46

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