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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,828 and 476,647.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,828 and 476,647.50 is: 1,028,822.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,828 : 476,647.50 = 476,647.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,828/476,647.50 = 476,647.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,828x = 476,647.50 × 476,647.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,828x = 227,192,839,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,192,839,256.25/220,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,822.61

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