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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,462 and 524,916.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,462 and 524,916.50 is: 1,238,581.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,462 : 524,916.50 = 524,916.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,462/524,916.50 = 524,916.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,462x = 524,916.50 × 524,916.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,462x = 275,537,331,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,537,331,972.25/222,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,581.56

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