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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,750 and 470,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,750 and 470,181 is: 979,269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,750 : 470,181 = 470,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,750/470,181 = 470,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,750x = 470,181 × 470,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,750x = 221,070,172,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,070,172,761/225,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979,269.87

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