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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,075 and 488,437

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,075 and 488,437 is: 1,074,279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,075 : 488,437 = 488,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,075/488,437 = 488,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,075x = 488,437 × 488,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,075x = 238,570,702,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,570,702,969/222,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,279.87

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