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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,806 and 491,568.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,806 and 491,568.50 is: 1,094,352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,806 : 491,568.50 = 491,568.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,806/491,568.50 = 491,568.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,806x = 491,568.50 × 491,568.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,806x = 241,639,590,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,639,590,192.25/220,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094,352.46

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