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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,985 and 360,659

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,985 and 360,659 is: 585,962.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,985 : 360,659 = 360,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,985/360,659 = 360,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,985x = 360,659 × 360,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,985x = 130,074,914,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,074,914,281/221,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,962.63

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