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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,608 and 524,957

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,608 and 524,957 is: 1,237,960.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,608 : 524,957 = 524,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,608/524,957 = 524,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,608x = 524,957 × 524,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,608x = 275,579,851,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,579,851,849/222,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,960.23

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