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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,171.50 and 335,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,171.50 and 335,244 is: 503,597.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,171.50 : 335,244 = 335,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,171.50/335,244 = 335,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,171.50x = 335,244 × 335,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,171.50x = 112,388,539,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,388,539,536/223,171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,597.19

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