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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,668 and 344,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,668 and 344,370 is: 532,589.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,668 : 344,370 = 344,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,668/344,370 = 344,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,668x = 344,370 × 344,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,668x = 118,590,696,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,590,696,900/222,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,589.76

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