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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,466.88 and 359,521.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,466.88 and 359,521.88 is: 573,281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,466.88 : 359,521.88 = 359,521.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,466.88/359,521.88 = 359,521.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,466.88x = 359,521.88 × 359,521.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,466.88x = 129,255,978,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,255,978,603.52/225,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,281.46

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