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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,968 and 476,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,968 and 476,901 is: 1,029,264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,968 : 476,901 = 476,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,968/476,901 = 476,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,968x = 476,901 × 476,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,968x = 227,434,563,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,434,563,801/220,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,264.71

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