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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,960 and 480,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,960 and 480,750 is: 1,036,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,960 : 480,750 = 480,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,960/480,750 = 480,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,960x = 480,750 × 480,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,960x = 231,120,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,120,562,500/222,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036,601.02

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