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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,754 and 480,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,754 and 480,284 is: 1,035,549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,754 : 480,284 = 480,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,754/480,284 = 480,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,754x = 480,284 × 480,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,754x = 230,672,720,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,672,720,656/222,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,549.17

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