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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,862 and 294,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,862 and 294,260 is: 392,050.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,862 : 294,260 = 294,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,862/294,260 = 294,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,862x = 294,260 × 294,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,862x = 86,588,947,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,588,947,600/220,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,050.00

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