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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,004 and 343,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,004 and 343,146 is: 535,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,004 : 343,146 = 343,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,004/343,146 = 343,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,004x = 343,146 × 343,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,004x = 117,749,177,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,749,177,316/220,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,213.80

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