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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,878.63 and 301,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,878.63 and 301,131 is: 401,454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,878.63 : 301,131 = 301,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,878.63/301,131 = 301,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,878.63x = 301,131 × 301,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,878.63x = 90,679,879,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,679,879,161/225,878.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,454.01

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