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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,162 and 316,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,162 and 316,623 is: 451,247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,162 : 316,623 = 316,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,162/316,623 = 316,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,162x = 316,623 × 316,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,162x = 100,250,124,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,250,124,129/222,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,247.85

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