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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,466 and 524,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,466 and 524,926 is: 1,238,604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,466 : 524,926 = 524,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,466/524,926 = 524,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,466x = 524,926 × 524,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,466x = 275,547,305,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,547,305,476/222,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,604.13

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