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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,336 and 350,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,336 and 350,184 is: 556,553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,336 : 350,184 = 350,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,336/350,184 = 350,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,336x = 350,184 × 350,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,336x = 122,628,833,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,628,833,856/220,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,553.78

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