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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,651 and 330,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,651 and 330,680 is: 495,575.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,651 : 330,680 = 330,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,651/330,680 = 330,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,651x = 330,680 × 330,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,651x = 109,349,262,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,349,262,400/220,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,575.65

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