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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,332 and 487,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,332 and 487,876 is: 1,070,574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,332 : 487,876 = 487,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,332/487,876 = 487,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,332x = 487,876 × 487,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,332x = 238,022,991,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,022,991,376/222,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,574.60

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