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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,433 and 352,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,433 and 352,511 is: 561,181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,433 : 352,511 = 352,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,433/352,511 = 352,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,433x = 352,511 × 352,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,433x = 124,264,005,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,264,005,121/221,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,181.06

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