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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,183 and 225,119.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,183 and 225,119.25 is: 481,814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,183 : 225,119.25 = 225,119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,183/225,119.25 = 225,119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,183x = 225,119.25 × 225,119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,183x = 50,678,676,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,678,676,720.56/105,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,814.33

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