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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,812 and 330,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,812 and 330,241 is: 482,964.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,812 : 330,241 = 330,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,812/330,241 = 330,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,812x = 330,241 × 330,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,812x = 109,059,118,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,059,118,081/225,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,964.23

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