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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,264 and 479,263.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,264 and 479,263.50 is: 1,033,426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,264 : 479,263.50 = 479,263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,264/479,263.50 = 479,263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,264x = 479,263.50 × 479,263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,264x = 229,693,502,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,693,502,432.25/222,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,426.48

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