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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,575 and 483,157.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,575 and 483,157.50 is: 1,058,330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,575 : 483,157.50 = 483,157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,575/483,157.50 = 483,157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,575x = 483,157.50 × 483,157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,575x = 233,441,169,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,441,169,806.25/220,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,330.14

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