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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,254 and 524,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,254 and 524,432 is: 1,237,453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,254 : 524,432 = 524,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,254/524,432 = 524,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,254x = 524,432 × 524,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,254x = 275,028,922,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,028,922,624/222,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,453.20

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