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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,420 and 489,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,420 and 489,324 is: 1,076,512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,420 : 489,324 = 489,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,420/489,324 = 489,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,420x = 489,324 × 489,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,420x = 239,437,976,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,437,976,976/222,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076,512.80

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