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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,107 and 531,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,107 and 531,374 is: 1,254,329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,107 : 531,374 = 531,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,107/531,374 = 531,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,107x = 531,374 × 531,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,107x = 282,358,327,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,358,327,876/225,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,329.40

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