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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,356 and 337,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,356 and 337,332 is: 504,947.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,356 : 337,332 = 337,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,356/337,332 = 337,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,356x = 337,332 × 337,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,356x = 113,792,878,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,792,878,224/225,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,947.19

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