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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,835 and 476,662

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,835 and 476,662 is: 1,028,852.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,835 : 476,662 = 476,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,835/476,662 = 476,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,835x = 476,662 × 476,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,835x = 227,206,662,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,206,662,244/220,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,852.59

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