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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,830 and 330,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,830 and 330,264 is: 482,993.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,830 : 330,264 = 330,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,830/330,264 = 330,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,830x = 330,264 × 330,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,830x = 109,074,309,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,074,309,696/225,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,993.00

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