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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,305 and 225,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,305 and 225,277 is: 468,581.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,305 : 225,277 = 225,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,305/225,277 = 225,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,305x = 225,277 × 225,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,305x = 50,749,726,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,749,726,729/108,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,581.57

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