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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,639.50 and 476,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,639.50 and 476,262 is: 1,028,036.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,639.50 : 476,262 = 476,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,639.50/476,262 = 476,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,639.50x = 476,262 × 476,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,639.50x = 226,825,492,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,825,492,644/220,639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,036.65

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