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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,460 and 337,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,460 and 337,486 is: 505,175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,460 : 337,486 = 337,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,460/337,486 = 337,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,460x = 337,486 × 337,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,460x = 113,896,800,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,896,800,196/225,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,175.20

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