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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,390 and 475,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,390 and 475,032 is: 1,019,266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,390 : 475,032 = 475,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,390/475,032 = 475,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,390x = 475,032 × 475,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,390x = 225,655,401,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,655,401,024/221,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,266.46

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