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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,810 and 481,131.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,810 and 481,131.75 is: 1,038,946.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,810 : 481,131.75 = 481,131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,810/481,131.75 = 481,131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,810x = 481,131.75 × 481,131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,810x = 231,487,760,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,487,760,858.06/222,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038,946.91

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