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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,476.63 and 493,006.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,476.63 and 493,006.50 is: 1,092,498.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,476.63 : 493,006.50 = 493,006.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,476.63/493,006.50 = 493,006.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,476.63x = 493,006.50 × 493,006.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,476.63x = 243,055,409,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,055,409,042.25/222,476.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092,498.63

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