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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,616.50 and 524,977.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,616.50 and 524,977.50 is: 1,238,009.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,616.50 : 524,977.50 = 524,977.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,616.50/524,977.50 = 524,977.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,616.50x = 524,977.50 × 524,977.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,616.50x = 275,601,375,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,601,375,506.25/222,616.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,009.65

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