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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,061 and 332,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,061 and 332,198 is: 501,476.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,061 : 332,198 = 332,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,061/332,198 = 332,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,061x = 332,198 × 332,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,061x = 110,355,511,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,355,511,204/220,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,476.91

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