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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,041 and 330,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,041 and 330,548 is: 496,552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,041 : 330,548 = 330,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,041/330,548 = 330,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,041x = 330,548 × 330,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,041x = 109,261,980,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,261,980,304/220,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,552.83

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