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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,927.50 and 340,827.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,927.50 and 340,827.75 is: 525,799.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,927.50 : 340,827.75 = 340,827.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,927.50/340,827.75 = 340,827.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,927.50x = 340,827.75 × 340,827.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,927.50x = 116,163,555,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,163,555,170.06/220,927.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,799.44

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