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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,457 and 330,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,457 and 330,983 is: 496,921.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,457 : 330,983 = 330,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,457/330,983 = 330,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,457x = 330,983 × 330,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,457x = 109,549,746,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,549,746,289/220,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,921.15

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