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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,254.25 and 337,213.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,254.25 and 337,213.13 is: 504,819.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,254.25 : 337,213.13 = 337,213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,254.25/337,213.13 = 337,213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,254.25x = 337,213.13 × 337,213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,254.25x = 113,712,691,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,712,691,672.27/225,254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,819.29

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