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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,389 and 337,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,389 and 337,377 is: 505,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,389 : 337,377 = 337,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,389/337,377 = 337,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,389x = 337,377 × 337,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,389x = 113,823,240,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,823,240,129/225,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,007.96

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