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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,804 and 476,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,804 and 476,599 is: 1,028,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,804 : 476,599 = 476,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,804/476,599 = 476,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,804x = 476,599 × 476,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,804x = 227,146,606,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,146,606,801/220,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,725.05

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