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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,261 and 479,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,261 and 479,268 is: 1,033,459.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,261 : 479,268 = 479,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,261/479,268 = 479,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,261x = 479,268 × 479,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,261x = 229,697,815,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,697,815,824/222,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,459.83

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