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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,656 and 476,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,656 and 476,308 is: 1,028,158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,656 : 476,308 = 476,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,656/476,308 = 476,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,656x = 476,308 × 476,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,656x = 226,869,310,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,869,310,864/220,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,158.36

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