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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,898 and 491,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,898 and 491,728 is: 1,094,606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,898 : 491,728 = 491,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,898/491,728 = 491,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,898x = 491,728 × 491,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,898x = 241,796,425,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,796,425,984/220,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094,606.68

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