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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,484 and 350,418

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,484 and 350,418 is: 556,923.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,484 : 350,418 = 350,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,484/350,418 = 350,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,484x = 350,418 × 350,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,484x = 122,792,774,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,792,774,724/220,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,923.74

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