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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,812 and 346,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,812 and 346,494 is: 531,672.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,812 : 346,494 = 346,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,812/346,494 = 346,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,812x = 346,494 × 346,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,812x = 120,058,092,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,058,092,036/225,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,672.77

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