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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,998 and 345,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,998 and 345,711 is: 540,801.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,998 : 345,711 = 345,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,998/345,711 = 345,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,998x = 345,711 × 345,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,998x = 119,516,095,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,516,095,521/220,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,801.71

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