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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,236 and 340,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,236 and 340,248 is: 523,281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,236 : 340,248 = 340,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,236/340,248 = 340,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,236x = 340,248 × 340,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,236x = 115,768,701,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,768,701,504/221,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,281.48

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