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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,834 and 330,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,834 and 330,270 is: 483,002.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,834 : 330,270 = 330,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,834/330,270 = 330,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,834x = 330,270 × 330,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,834x = 109,078,272,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,078,272,900/225,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,002.00

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