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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,575 and 524,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,575 and 524,889 is: 1,237,823.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,575 : 524,889 = 524,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,575/524,889 = 524,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,575x = 524,889 × 524,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,575x = 275,508,462,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,508,462,321/222,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,823.04

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