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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,302 and 475,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,302 and 475,632 is: 1,026,889.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,302 : 475,632 = 475,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,302/475,632 = 475,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,302x = 475,632 × 475,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,302x = 226,225,799,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,225,799,424/220,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026,889.45

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