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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,042 and 338,589

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,042 and 338,589 is: 516,310.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,042 : 338,589 = 338,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,042/338,589 = 338,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,042x = 338,589 × 338,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,042x = 114,642,510,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,642,510,921/222,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,310.03

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