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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,348 and 337,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,348 and 337,320 is: 504,929.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,348 : 337,320 = 337,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,348/337,320 = 337,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,348x = 337,320 × 337,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,348x = 113,784,782,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,784,782,400/225,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,929.19

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