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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,274 and 340,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,274 and 340,803 is: 527,282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,274 : 340,803 = 340,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,274/340,803 = 340,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,274x = 340,803 × 340,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,274x = 116,146,684,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,146,684,809/220,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,282.77

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