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Finding the Third Proportional to 104,309 and 225,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 104,309 and 225,247 is: 486,403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,309 : 225,247 = 225,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,309/225,247 = 225,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,309x = 225,247 × 225,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,309x = 50,736,211,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,736,211,009/104,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,403.00

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