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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,256 and 337,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,256 and 337,216 is: 504,823.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,256 : 337,216 = 337,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,256/337,216 = 337,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,256x = 337,216 × 337,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,256x = 113,714,630,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,714,630,656/225,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,823.98

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