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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,099 and 487,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,099 and 487,407 is: 1,069,638.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,099 : 487,407 = 487,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,099/487,407 = 487,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,099x = 487,407 × 487,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,099x = 237,565,583,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,565,583,649/222,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,638.24

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