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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,780.50 and 350,173.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,780.50 and 350,173.50 is: 555,399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,780.50 : 350,173.50 = 350,173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,780.50/350,173.50 = 350,173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,780.50x = 350,173.50 × 350,173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,780.50x = 122,621,480,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,621,480,102.25/220,780.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,399.96

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