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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,009 and 316,503

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,009 and 316,503 is: 445,200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,009 : 316,503 = 316,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,009/316,503 = 316,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,009x = 316,503 × 316,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,009x = 100,174,149,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,174,149,009/225,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,200.63

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