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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,311.63 and 350,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,311.63 and 350,892 is: 546,466.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,311.63 : 350,892 = 350,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,311.63/350,892 = 350,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,311.63x = 350,892 × 350,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,311.63x = 123,125,195,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,125,195,664/225,311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,466.24

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