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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,266 and 337,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,266 and 337,228 is: 504,837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,266 : 337,228 = 337,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,266/337,228 = 337,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,266x = 337,228 × 337,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,266x = 113,722,723,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,722,723,984/225,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,837.50

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