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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,813 and 481,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,813 and 481,136 is: 1,038,951.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,813 : 481,136 = 481,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,813/481,136 = 481,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,813x = 481,136 × 481,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,813x = 231,491,850,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,491,850,496/222,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038,951.28

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