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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,332 and 486,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,332 and 486,828 is: 1,065,980.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,332 : 486,828 = 486,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,332/486,828 = 486,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,332x = 486,828 × 486,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,332x = 237,001,501,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,001,501,584/222,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,980.16

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