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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,525 and 524,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,525 and 524,427 is: 1,219,482.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,525 : 524,427 = 524,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,525/524,427 = 524,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,525x = 524,427 × 524,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,525x = 275,023,678,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,023,678,329/225,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219,482.00

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