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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,202 and 335,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,202 and 335,312 is: 503,732.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,202 : 335,312 = 335,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,202/335,312 = 335,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,202x = 335,312 × 335,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,202x = 112,434,137,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,434,137,344/223,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,732.66

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