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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,976 and 341,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,976 and 341,550 is: 525,536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,976 : 341,550 = 341,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,976/341,550 = 341,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,976x = 341,550 × 341,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,976x = 116,656,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,656,402,500/221,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,536.11

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