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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,607.50 and 481,659.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,607.50 and 481,659.75 is: 1,028,317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,607.50 : 481,659.75 = 481,659.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,607.50/481,659.75 = 481,659.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,607.50x = 481,659.75 × 481,659.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,607.50x = 231,996,114,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,996,114,770.06/225,607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,317.39

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