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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,451 and 479,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,451 and 479,889 is: 1,035,254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,451 : 479,889 = 479,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,451/479,889 = 479,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,451x = 479,889 × 479,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,451x = 230,293,452,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,293,452,321/222,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,254.74

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