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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,082 and 335,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,082 and 335,118 is: 503,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,082 : 335,118 = 335,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,082/335,118 = 335,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,082x = 335,118 × 335,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,082x = 112,304,073,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,304,073,924/223,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,420.60

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