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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,660 and 534,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,660 and 534,630 is: 1,266,636.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,660 : 534,630 = 534,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,660/534,630 = 534,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,660x = 534,630 × 534,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,660x = 285,829,236,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,829,236,900/225,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,636.70

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