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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,255 and 350,074.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,255 and 350,074.50 is: 556,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,255 : 350,074.50 = 350,074.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,255/350,074.50 = 350,074.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,255x = 350,074.50 × 350,074.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,255x = 122,552,155,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,552,155,550.25/220,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,410.32

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