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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,645 and 340,952.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,645 and 340,952.50 is: 526,858.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,645 : 340,952.50 = 340,952.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,645/340,952.50 = 340,952.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,645x = 340,952.50 × 340,952.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,645x = 116,248,607,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,248,607,256.25/220,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,858.11

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