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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,971 and 476,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,971 and 476,907 is: 1,029,276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,971 : 476,907 = 476,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,971/476,907 = 476,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,971x = 476,907 × 476,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,971x = 227,440,286,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,440,286,649/220,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,276.63

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