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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,620 and 476,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,620 and 476,232 is: 1,027,998.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,620 : 476,232 = 476,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,620/476,232 = 476,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,620x = 476,232 × 476,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,620x = 226,796,917,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,796,917,824/220,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027,998.00

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