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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,407 and 474,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,407 and 474,311 is: 1,016,096.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,407 : 474,311 = 474,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,407/474,311 = 474,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,407x = 474,311 × 474,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,407x = 224,970,924,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,970,924,721/221,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016,096.71

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