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Finding the Third Proportional to 227,116 and 477,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 227,116 and 477,773 is: 1,005,068.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,116 : 477,773 = 477,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,116/477,773 = 477,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,116x = 477,773 × 477,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,116x = 228,267,039,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,267,039,529/227,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,068.07

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