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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,354 and 315,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,354 and 315,042 is: 440,424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,354 : 315,042 = 315,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,354/315,042 = 315,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,354x = 315,042 × 315,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,354x = 99,251,461,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,251,461,764/225,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,424.67

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