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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,118 and 499,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,118 and 499,983 is: 1,125,451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,118 : 499,983 = 499,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,118/499,983 = 499,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,118x = 499,983 × 499,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,118x = 249,983,000,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,983,000,289/222,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125,451.34

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