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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,650 and 476,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,650 and 476,283 is: 1,028,078.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,650 : 476,283 = 476,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,650/476,283 = 476,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,650x = 476,283 × 476,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,650x = 226,845,496,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,845,496,089/220,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,078.39

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