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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,189 and 483,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,189 and 483,773 is: 1,058,082.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,189 : 483,773 = 483,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,189/483,773 = 483,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,189x = 483,773 × 483,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,189x = 234,036,315,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,036,315,529/221,189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,082.98

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