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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,641 and 340,946.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,641 and 340,946.63 is: 526,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,641 : 340,946.63 = 340,946.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,641/340,946.63 = 340,946.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,641x = 340,946.63 × 340,946.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,641x = 116,244,601,098.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,244,601,098.89/220,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,849.50

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