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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,414 and 475,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,414 and 475,977 is: 1,005,057.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,414 : 475,977 = 475,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,414/475,977 = 475,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,414x = 475,977 × 475,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,414x = 226,554,104,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,554,104,529/225,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,057.82

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