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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,346 and 337,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,346 and 337,316 is: 504,921.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,346 : 337,316 = 337,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,346/337,316 = 337,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,346x = 337,316 × 337,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,346x = 113,782,083,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,782,083,856/225,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,921.69

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