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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,653 and 340,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,653 and 340,962 is: 526,868.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,653 : 340,962 = 340,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,653/340,962 = 340,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,653x = 340,962 × 340,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,653x = 116,255,085,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,255,085,444/220,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,868.37

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