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Finding the Third Proportional to 219,030 and 475,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 219,030 and 475,238 is: 1,031,142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,030 : 475,238 = 475,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,030/475,238 = 475,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,030x = 475,238 × 475,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,030x = 225,851,156,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,851,156,644/219,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,142.57

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