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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,557 and 469,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,557 and 469,714 is: 978,161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,557 : 469,714 = 469,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,557/469,714 = 469,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,557x = 469,714 × 469,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,557x = 220,631,241,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,631,241,796/225,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,161.80

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