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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,891 and 481,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,891 and 481,314 is: 1,039,356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,891 : 481,314 = 481,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,891/481,314 = 481,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,891x = 481,314 × 481,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,891x = 231,663,166,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,663,166,596/222,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039,356.31

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