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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,275 and 340,804.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,275 and 340,804.50 is: 527,285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,275 : 340,804.50 = 340,804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,275/340,804.50 = 340,804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,275x = 340,804.50 × 340,804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,275x = 116,147,707,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,147,707,220.25/220,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,285.02

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