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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,623 and 338,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,623 and 338,482 is: 507,794.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,623 : 338,482 = 338,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,623/338,482 = 338,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,623x = 338,482 × 338,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,623x = 114,570,064,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,570,064,324/225,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,794.26

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