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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,317 and 245,433

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,317 and 245,433 is: 266,163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,317 : 245,433 = 245,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,317/245,433 = 245,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,317x = 245,433 × 245,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,317x = 60,237,357,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,237,357,489/226,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,163.64

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