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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,493 and 356,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,493 and 356,793 is: 564,546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,493 : 356,793 = 356,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,493/356,793 = 356,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,493x = 356,793 × 356,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,493x = 127,301,244,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,301,244,849/225,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,546.33

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