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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,855 and 485,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,855 and 485,694 is: 1,063,301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,855 : 485,694 = 485,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,855/485,694 = 485,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,855x = 485,694 × 485,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,855x = 235,898,661,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,898,661,636/221,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063,301.08

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