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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,160 and 344,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,160 and 344,094 is: 532,952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,160 : 344,094 = 344,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,160/344,094 = 344,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,160x = 344,094 × 344,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,160x = 118,400,680,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,400,680,836/222,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,952.29

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