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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,652 and 480,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,652 and 480,282 is: 1,022,241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,652 : 480,282 = 480,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,652/480,282 = 480,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,652x = 480,282 × 480,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,652x = 230,670,799,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,670,799,524/225,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022,241.33

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