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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,273 and 479,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,273 and 479,281 is: 1,033,460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,273 : 479,281 = 479,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,273/479,281 = 479,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,273x = 479,281 × 479,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,273x = 229,710,276,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,710,276,961/222,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,460.10

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