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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,938 and 337,827

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,938 and 337,827 is: 516,557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,938 : 337,827 = 337,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,938/337,827 = 337,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,938x = 337,827 × 337,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,938x = 114,127,081,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,127,081,929/220,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,557.05

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