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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,253 and 524,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,253 and 524,430 is: 1,237,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,253 : 524,430 = 524,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,253/524,430 = 524,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,253x = 524,430 × 524,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,253x = 275,026,824,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,026,824,900/222,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,449.33

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