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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,722 and 495,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,722 and 495,127 is: 1,100,702.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,722 : 495,127 = 495,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,722/495,127 = 495,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,722x = 495,127 × 495,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,722x = 245,150,746,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,150,746,129/222,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,702.88

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