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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,799 and 481,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,799 and 481,110 is: 1,038,904.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,799 : 481,110 = 481,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,799/481,110 = 481,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,799x = 481,110 × 481,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,799x = 231,466,832,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,466,832,100/222,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038,904.27

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