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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,591 and 524,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,591 and 524,925 is: 1,237,903.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,591 : 524,925 = 524,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,591/524,925 = 524,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,591x = 524,925 × 524,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,591x = 275,546,255,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,546,255,625/222,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,903.85

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