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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,753 and 365,682.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,753 and 365,682.50 is: 600,322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,753 : 365,682.50 = 365,682.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,753/365,682.50 = 365,682.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,753x = 365,682.50 × 365,682.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,753x = 133,723,690,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,723,690,806.25/222,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,322.74

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