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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,407 and 475,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,407 and 475,964 is: 1,005,034.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,407 : 475,964 = 475,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,407/475,964 = 475,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,407x = 475,964 × 475,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,407x = 226,541,729,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,541,729,296/225,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,034.14

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