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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,248 and 479,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,248 and 479,246 is: 1,033,425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,248 : 479,246 = 479,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,248/479,246 = 479,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,248x = 479,246 × 479,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,248x = 229,676,728,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,676,728,516/222,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,425.40

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