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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,583.25 and 483,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,583.25 and 483,219 is: 1,058,559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,583.25 : 483,219 = 483,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,583.25/483,219 = 483,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,583.25x = 483,219 × 483,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,583.25x = 233,500,601,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,500,601,961/220,583.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,559.99

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