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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,350 and 337,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,350 and 337,322 is: 504,930.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,350 : 337,322 = 337,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,350/337,322 = 337,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,350x = 337,322 × 337,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,350x = 113,786,131,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,786,131,684/225,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,930.69

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