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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,263 and 337,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,263 and 337,225 is: 504,835.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,263 : 337,225 = 337,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,263/337,225 = 337,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,263x = 337,225 × 337,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,263x = 113,720,700,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,720,700,625/225,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,835.24

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