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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,619 and 337,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,619 and 337,294 is: 504,244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,619 : 337,294 = 337,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,619/337,294 = 337,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,619x = 337,294 × 337,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,619x = 113,767,242,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,767,242,436/225,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,244.95

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