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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,942 and 470,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,942 and 470,598 is: 980,174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,942 : 470,598 = 470,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,942/470,598 = 470,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,942x = 470,598 × 470,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,942x = 221,462,477,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,462,477,604/225,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980,174.02

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