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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,592 and 364,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,592 and 364,057 is: 598,115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,592 : 364,057 = 364,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,592/364,057 = 364,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,592x = 364,057 × 364,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,592x = 132,537,499,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,537,499,249/221,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,115.00

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