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Finding the Third Proportional to 219,036 and 475,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 219,036 and 475,250 is: 1,031,166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,036 : 475,250 = 475,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,036/475,250 = 475,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,036x = 475,250 × 475,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,036x = 225,862,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,862,562,500/219,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,166.40

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