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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,164 and 316,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,164 and 316,626 is: 451,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,164 : 316,626 = 316,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,164/316,626 = 316,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,164x = 316,626 × 316,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,164x = 100,252,023,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,252,023,876/222,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,252.34

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