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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,688.31 and 350,583.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,688.31 and 350,583.75 is: 544,596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,688.31 : 350,583.75 = 350,583.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,688.31/350,583.75 = 350,583.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,688.31x = 350,583.75 × 350,583.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,688.31x = 122,908,965,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,908,965,764.06/225,688.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,596.06

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