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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,713 and 349,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,713 and 349,728 is: 554,157.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,713 : 349,728 = 349,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,713/349,728 = 349,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,713x = 349,728 × 349,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,713x = 122,309,673,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,309,673,984/220,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,157.09

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