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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,811.59 and 335,285.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,811.59 and 335,285.58 is: 504,535.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,811.59 : 335,285.58 = 335,285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,811.59/335,285.58 = 335,285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,811.59x = 335,285.58 × 335,285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,811.59x = 112,416,418,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,416,418,898.62/222,811.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,535.77

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