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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,317 and 348,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,317 and 348,762 is: 539,839.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,317 : 348,762 = 348,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,317/348,762 = 348,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,317x = 348,762 × 348,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,317x = 121,634,932,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,634,932,644/225,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,839.13

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