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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,272 and 340,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,272 and 340,800 is: 527,278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,272 : 340,800 = 340,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,272/340,800 = 340,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,272x = 340,800 × 340,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,272x = 116,144,640,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,144,640,000/220,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,278.27

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