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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,777.50 and 349,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,777.50 and 349,770 is: 554,128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,777.50 : 349,770 = 349,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,777.50/349,770 = 349,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,777.50x = 349,770 × 349,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,777.50x = 122,339,052,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,339,052,900/220,777.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,128.26

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