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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,494 and 483,025

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,494 and 483,025 is: 1,058,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,494 : 483,025 = 483,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,494/483,025 = 483,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,494x = 483,025 × 483,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,494x = 233,313,150,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,313,150,625/220,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,138.32

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