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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,798 and 476,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,798 and 476,568 is: 1,028,619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,798 : 476,568 = 476,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,798/476,568 = 476,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,798x = 476,568 × 476,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,798x = 227,117,058,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,117,058,624/220,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,619.18

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