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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,160 and 349,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,160 and 349,883 is: 556,041.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,160 : 349,883 = 349,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,160/349,883 = 349,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,160x = 349,883 × 349,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,160x = 122,418,113,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,418,113,689/220,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,041.58

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