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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,798 and 350,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,798 and 350,198 is: 555,433.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,798 : 350,198 = 350,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,798/350,198 = 350,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,798x = 350,198 × 350,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,798x = 122,638,639,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,638,639,204/220,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,433.65

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