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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,643 and 476,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,643 and 476,269 is: 1,028,050.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,643 : 476,269 = 476,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,643/476,269 = 476,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,643x = 476,269 × 476,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,643x = 226,832,160,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,832,160,361/220,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,050.56

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