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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,586 and 524,915

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,586 and 524,915 is: 1,237,884.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,586 : 524,915 = 524,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,586/524,915 = 524,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,586x = 524,915 × 524,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,586x = 275,535,757,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,535,757,225/222,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,884.49

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