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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,886 and 486,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,886 and 486,396 is: 1,061,444.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,886 : 486,396 = 486,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,886/486,396 = 486,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,886x = 486,396 × 486,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,886x = 236,581,068,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,581,068,816/222,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,444.28

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