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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,756 and 349,789

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,756 and 349,789 is: 554,242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,756 : 349,789 = 349,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,756/349,789 = 349,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,756x = 349,789 × 349,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,756x = 122,352,344,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,352,344,521/220,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,242.44

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