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Finding the Third Proportional to 219,349 and 476,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 219,349 and 476,282 is: 1,034,171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,349 : 476,282 = 476,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,349/476,282 = 476,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,349x = 476,282 × 476,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,349x = 226,844,543,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,844,543,524/219,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034,171.77

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