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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,524 and 220,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,524 and 220,233 is: 409,221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,524 : 220,233 = 220,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,524/220,233 = 220,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,524x = 220,233 × 220,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,524x = 48,502,574,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,502,574,289/118,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,221.54

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