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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,614 and 524,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,614 and 524,972 is: 1,237,997.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,614 : 524,972 = 524,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,614/524,972 = 524,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,614x = 524,972 × 524,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,614x = 275,595,600,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,595,600,784/222,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,997.61

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