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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,036 and 531,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,036 and 531,218 is: 1,253,988.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,036 : 531,218 = 531,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,036/531,218 = 531,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,036x = 531,218 × 531,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,036x = 282,192,563,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,192,563,524/225,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,988.53

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