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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,150 and 356,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,150 and 356,518 is: 564,535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,150 : 356,518 = 356,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,150/356,518 = 356,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,150x = 356,518 × 356,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,150x = 127,105,084,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,105,084,324/225,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,535.13

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