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Finding the Third Proportional to 222,848 and 335,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 222,848 and 335,332 is: 504,593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,848 : 335,332 = 335,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,848/335,332 = 335,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,848x = 335,332 × 335,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,848x = 112,447,550,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,447,550,224/222,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,593.04

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