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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,021 and 316,519.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,021 and 316,519.50 is: 445,223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,021 : 316,519.50 = 316,519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,021/316,519.50 = 316,519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,021x = 316,519.50 × 316,519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,021x = 100,184,593,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,184,593,880.25/225,021
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,223.31

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