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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,248 and 520,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,248 and 520,067 is: 1,222,472.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,248 : 520,067 = 520,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,248/520,067 = 520,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,248x = 520,067 × 520,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,248x = 270,469,684,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,469,684,489/221,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,472.90

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