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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,104 and 314,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,104 and 314,820 is: 450,294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,104 : 314,820 = 314,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,104/314,820 = 314,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,104x = 314,820 × 314,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,104x = 99,111,632,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,111,632,400/220,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,294.55

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