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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,553 and 483,205.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,553 and 483,205.50 is: 1,053,867.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,553 : 483,205.50 = 483,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,553/483,205.50 = 483,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,553x = 483,205.50 × 483,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,553x = 233,487,555,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,487,555,230.25/221,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053,867.72

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