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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,093 and 343,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,093 and 343,356 is: 523,753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,093 : 343,356 = 343,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,093/343,356 = 343,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,093x = 343,356 × 343,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,093x = 117,893,342,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,893,342,736/225,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,753.93

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