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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,369 and 337,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,369 and 337,350 is: 504,971.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,369 : 337,350 = 337,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,369/337,350 = 337,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,369x = 337,350 × 337,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,369x = 113,805,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,805,022,500/225,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,971.95

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