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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,641.47 and 340,947

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,641.47 and 340,947 is: 526,849.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,641.47 : 340,947 = 340,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,641.47/340,947 = 340,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,641.47x = 340,947 × 340,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,641.47x = 116,244,856,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,244,856,809/220,641.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,849.54

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