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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,373 and 482,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,373 and 482,272 is: 1,055,420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,373 : 482,272 = 482,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,373/482,272 = 482,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,373x = 482,272 × 482,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,373x = 232,586,281,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,586,281,984/220,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055,420.95

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