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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,426 and 329,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,426 and 329,786 is: 493,402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,426 : 329,786 = 329,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,426/329,786 = 329,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,426x = 329,786 × 329,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,426x = 108,758,805,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,758,805,796/220,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,402.80

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