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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,668 and 485,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,668 and 485,297 is: 1,057,687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,668 : 485,297 = 485,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,668/485,297 = 485,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,668x = 485,297 × 485,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,668x = 235,513,178,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,513,178,209/222,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,687.58

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