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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,101.75 and 350,124.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,101.75 and 350,124.75 is: 556,957.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,101.75 : 350,124.75 = 350,124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,101.75/350,124.75 = 350,124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,101.75x = 350,124.75 × 350,124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,101.75x = 122,587,340,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,587,340,562.56/220,101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,957.59

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