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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,601 and 524,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,601 and 524,940 is: 1,237,918.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,601 : 524,940 = 524,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,601/524,940 = 524,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,601x = 524,940 × 524,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,601x = 275,562,003,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,562,003,600/222,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,918.98

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