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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,024 and 332,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,024 and 332,828 is: 501,187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,024 : 332,828 = 332,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,024/332,828 = 332,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,024x = 332,828 × 332,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,024x = 110,774,477,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,774,477,584/221,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,187.55

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