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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,363 and 489,007.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,363 and 489,007.13 is: 1,075,394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,363 : 489,007.13 = 489,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,363/489,007.13 = 489,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,363x = 489,007.13 × 489,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,363x = 239,127,968,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,127,968,300.77/222,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075,394.59

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