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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,440 and 462,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,440 and 462,711 is: 945,510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,440 : 462,711 = 462,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,440/462,711 = 462,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,440x = 462,711 × 462,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,440x = 214,101,469,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,101,469,521/226,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,510.82

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