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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,084 and 335,121

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,084 and 335,121 is: 503,425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,084 : 335,121 = 335,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,084/335,121 = 335,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,084x = 335,121 × 335,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,084x = 112,306,084,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,306,084,641/223,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,425.10

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