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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,816 and 476,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,816 and 476,606 is: 1,028,699.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,816 : 476,606 = 476,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,816/476,606 = 476,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,816x = 476,606 × 476,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,816x = 227,153,279,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,153,279,236/220,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,699.37

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