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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,749 and 349,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,749 and 349,779 is: 554,228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,749 : 349,779 = 349,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,749/349,779 = 349,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,749x = 349,779 × 349,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,749x = 122,345,348,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,345,348,841/220,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,228.33

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