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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,585 and 524,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,585 and 524,912 is: 1,237,875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,585 : 524,912 = 524,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,585/524,912 = 524,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,585x = 524,912 × 524,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,585x = 275,532,607,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,532,607,744/222,585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,875.90

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