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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,250 and 344,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,250 and 344,230 is: 533,157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,250 : 344,230 = 344,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,250/344,230 = 344,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,250x = 344,230 × 344,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,250x = 118,494,292,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,494,292,900/222,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,157.67

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