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Finding the Third Proportional to 219,033 and 470,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 219,033 and 470,784 is: 1,011,891.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,033 : 470,784 = 470,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,033/470,784 = 470,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,033x = 470,784 × 470,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,033x = 221,637,574,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,637,574,656/219,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,891.24

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