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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,267 and 335,317.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,267 and 335,317.50 is: 505,868.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,267 : 335,317.50 = 335,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,267/335,317.50 = 335,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,267x = 335,317.50 × 335,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,267x = 112,437,825,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,437,825,806.25/222,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,868.28

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