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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,702 and 315,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,702 and 315,510 is: 441,053.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,702 : 315,510 = 315,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,702/315,510 = 315,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,702x = 315,510 × 315,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,702x = 99,546,560,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,546,560,100/225,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,053.07

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