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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,089 and 482,368.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,089 and 482,368.50 is: 1,057,205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,089 : 482,368.50 = 482,368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,089/482,368.50 = 482,368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,089x = 482,368.50 × 482,368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,089x = 232,679,369,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,679,369,792.25/220,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,205.81

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