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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,468 and 524,931

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,468 and 524,931 is: 1,238,616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,468 : 524,931 = 524,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,468/524,931 = 524,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,468x = 524,931 × 524,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,468x = 275,552,554,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,552,554,761/222,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,616.59

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