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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,264 and 333,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,264 and 333,420 is: 500,166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,264 : 333,420 = 333,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,264/333,420 = 333,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,264x = 333,420 × 333,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,264x = 111,168,896,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,168,896,400/222,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,166.00

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