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Finding the Third Proportional to 104,256 and 225,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 104,256 and 225,044 is: 485,773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,256 : 225,044 = 225,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,256/225,044 = 225,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,256x = 225,044 × 225,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,256x = 50,644,801,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,644,801,936/104,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,773.50

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