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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,370 and 337,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,370 and 337,351 is: 504,972.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,370 : 337,351 = 337,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,370/337,351 = 337,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,370x = 337,351 × 337,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,370x = 113,805,697,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,805,697,201/225,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,972.70

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