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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,184 and 316,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,184 and 316,716 is: 445,453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,184 : 316,716 = 316,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,184/316,716 = 316,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,184x = 316,716 × 316,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,184x = 100,309,024,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,309,024,656/225,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,453.61

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