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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,069 and 482,043

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,069 and 482,043 is: 1,046,366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,069 : 482,043 = 482,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,069/482,043 = 482,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,069x = 482,043 × 482,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,069x = 232,365,453,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,365,453,849/222,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046,366.01

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