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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,114 and 499,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,114 and 499,973 is: 1,125,426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,114 : 499,973 = 499,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,114/499,973 = 499,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,114x = 499,973 × 499,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,114x = 249,973,000,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,973,000,729/222,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125,426.59

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