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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,123 and 335,182.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,123 and 335,182.50 is: 505,788.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,123 : 335,182.50 = 335,182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,123/335,182.50 = 335,182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,123x = 335,182.50 × 335,182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,123x = 112,347,308,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,347,308,306.25/222,123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,788.72

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