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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,908 and 477,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,908 and 477,120 is: 1,030,490.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,908 : 477,120 = 477,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,908/477,120 = 477,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,908x = 477,120 × 477,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,908x = 227,643,494,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,643,494,400/220,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030,490.04

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