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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,322 and 486,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,322 and 486,808 is: 1,065,940.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,322 : 486,808 = 486,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,322/486,808 = 486,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,322x = 486,808 × 486,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,322x = 236,982,028,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,982,028,864/222,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,940.52

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