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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,996 and 482,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,996 and 482,344 is: 1,043,317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,996 : 482,344 = 482,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,996/482,344 = 482,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,996x = 482,344 × 482,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,996x = 232,655,734,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,655,734,336/222,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043,317.97

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