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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,595 and 524,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,595 and 524,929 is: 1,237,900.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,595 : 524,929 = 524,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,595/524,929 = 524,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,595x = 524,929 × 524,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,595x = 275,550,455,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,550,455,041/222,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,900.47

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