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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,592 and 333,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,592 and 333,824 is: 500,640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,592 : 333,824 = 333,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,592/333,824 = 333,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,592x = 333,824 × 333,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,592x = 111,438,462,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,438,462,976/222,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,640.02

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