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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,660 and 476,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,660 and 476,304 is: 1,028,122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,660 : 476,304 = 476,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,660/476,304 = 476,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,660x = 476,304 × 476,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,660x = 226,865,500,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,865,500,416/220,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,122.45

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