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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,522 and 520,073

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,522 and 520,073 is: 1,220,989.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,522 : 520,073 = 520,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,522/520,073 = 520,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,522x = 520,073 × 520,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,522x = 270,475,925,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,475,925,329/221,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,989.00

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