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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,822 and 476,919

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,822 and 476,919 is: 1,030,022.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,822 : 476,919 = 476,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,822/476,919 = 476,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,822x = 476,919 × 476,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,822x = 227,451,732,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,451,732,561/220,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030,022.97

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