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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,444 and 462,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,444 and 462,720 is: 945,530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,444 : 462,720 = 462,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,444/462,720 = 462,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,444x = 462,720 × 462,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,444x = 214,109,798,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,109,798,400/226,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,530.90

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