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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,833 and 479,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,833 and 479,010 is: 1,039,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,833 : 479,010 = 479,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,833/479,010 = 479,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,833x = 479,010 × 479,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,833x = 229,450,580,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,450,580,100/220,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039,023.06

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