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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,435 and 524,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,435 and 524,864 is: 1,238,484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,435 : 524,864 = 524,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,435/524,864 = 524,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,435x = 524,864 × 524,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,435x = 275,482,218,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,482,218,496/222,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,484.13

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