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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,726 and 302,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,726 and 302,599 is: 411,115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,726 : 302,599 = 302,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,726/302,599 = 302,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,726x = 302,599 × 302,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,726x = 91,566,154,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,566,154,801/222,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,115.70

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