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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,146 and 316,657

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,146 and 316,657 is: 445,362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,146 : 316,657 = 316,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,146/316,657 = 316,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,146x = 316,657 × 316,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,146x = 100,271,655,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,271,655,649/225,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,362.81

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