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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,837 and 330,274.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,837 and 330,274.13 is: 483,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,837 : 330,274.13 = 330,274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,837/330,274.13 = 330,274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,837x = 330,274.13 × 330,274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,837x = 109,080,997,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,080,997,644.52/225,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,007.65

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