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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,649 and 459,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,649 and 459,063 is: 950,777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,649 : 459,063 = 459,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,649/459,063 = 459,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,649x = 459,063 × 459,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,649x = 210,738,837,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,738,837,969/221,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,777.30

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