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Finding the Third Proportional to 223,935 and 335,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 223,935 and 335,761 is: 503,429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,935 : 335,761 = 335,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,935/335,761 = 335,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,935x = 335,761 × 335,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,935x = 112,735,449,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,735,449,121/223,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,429.34

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