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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,266 and 333,426

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,266 and 333,426 is: 500,179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,266 : 333,426 = 333,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,266/333,426 = 333,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,266x = 333,426 × 333,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,266x = 111,172,897,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,172,897,476/222,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,179.50

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