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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,145 and 335,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,145 and 335,180 is: 505,731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,145 : 335,180 = 335,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,145/335,180 = 335,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,145x = 335,180 × 335,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,145x = 112,345,632,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,345,632,400/222,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,731.09

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