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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,271 and 479,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,271 and 479,277 is: 1,033,452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,271 : 479,277 = 479,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,271/479,277 = 479,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,271x = 479,277 × 479,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,271x = 229,706,442,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,706,442,729/222,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,452.15

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