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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,260 and 350,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,260 and 350,084 is: 556,427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,260 : 350,084 = 350,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,260/350,084 = 350,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,260x = 350,084 × 350,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,260x = 122,558,807,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,558,807,056/220,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,427.89

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