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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,497 and 483,029.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,497 and 483,029.63 is: 1,058,144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,497 : 483,029.63 = 483,029.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,497/483,029.63 = 483,029.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,497x = 483,029.63 × 483,029.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,497x = 233,317,618,627.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,317,618,627.64/220,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,144.19

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