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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,722 and 341,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,722 and 341,701 is: 528,989.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,722 : 341,701 = 341,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,722/341,701 = 341,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,722x = 341,701 × 341,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,722x = 116,759,573,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,759,573,401/220,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,989.29

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