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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,263 and 221,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,263 and 221,588 is: 484,888.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,263 : 221,588 = 221,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,263/221,588 = 221,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,263x = 221,588 × 221,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,263x = 49,101,241,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,101,241,744/101,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,888.28

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