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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,234 and 480,917

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,234 and 480,917 is: 1,050,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,234 : 480,917 = 480,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,234/480,917 = 480,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,234x = 480,917 × 480,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,234x = 231,281,160,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,281,160,889/220,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050,161.01

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