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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,030 and 475,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,030 and 475,334 is: 999,612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,030 : 475,334 = 475,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,030/475,334 = 475,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,030x = 475,334 × 475,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,030x = 225,942,411,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,942,411,556/226,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,612.49

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