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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,050 and 330,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,050 and 330,563 is: 496,577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,050 : 330,563 = 330,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,050/330,563 = 330,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,050x = 330,563 × 330,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,050x = 109,271,896,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,271,896,969/220,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,577.58

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