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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,081.50 and 469,228.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,081.50 and 469,228.50 is: 1,000,426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,081.50 : 469,228.50 = 469,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,081.50/469,228.50 = 469,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,081.50x = 469,228.50 × 469,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,081.50x = 220,175,385,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,175,385,212.25/220,081.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000,426.59

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