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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,822 and 481,151.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,822 and 481,151.25 is: 1,038,975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,822 : 481,151.25 = 481,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,822/481,151.25 = 481,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,822x = 481,151.25 × 481,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,822x = 231,506,525,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,506,525,376.56/222,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038,975.17

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