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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,372 and 337,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,372 and 337,354 is: 504,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,372 : 337,354 = 337,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,372/337,354 = 337,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,372x = 337,354 × 337,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,372x = 113,807,721,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,807,721,316/225,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,977.20

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