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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,033.50 and 330,536.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,033.50 and 330,536.25 is: 496,534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,033.50 : 330,536.25 = 330,536.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,033.50/330,536.25 = 330,536.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,033.50x = 330,536.25 × 330,536.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,033.50x = 109,254,212,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,254,212,564.06/220,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,534.45

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