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Finding the Third Proportional to 218,097 and 470,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 218,097 and 470,565 is: 1,015,288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,097 : 470,565 = 470,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,097/470,565 = 470,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,097x = 470,565 × 470,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,097x = 221,431,419,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,431,419,225/218,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015,288.70

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