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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,095 and 343,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,095 and 343,359 is: 523,758.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,095 : 343,359 = 343,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,095/343,359 = 343,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,095x = 343,359 × 343,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,095x = 117,895,402,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,895,402,881/225,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,758.43

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