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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,652 and 476,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,652 and 476,290 is: 1,028,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,652 : 476,290 = 476,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,652/476,290 = 476,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,652x = 476,290 × 476,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,652x = 226,852,164,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,852,164,100/220,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,099.29

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