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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,733.13 and 470,149.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,733.13 and 470,149.31 is: 979,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,733.13 : 470,149.31 = 470,149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,733.13/470,149.31 = 470,149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,733.13x = 470,149.31 × 470,149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,733.13x = 221,040,376,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,040,376,044.22/225,733.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979,211.08

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