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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,252 and 225,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,252 and 225,277 is: 521,837.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,252 : 225,277 = 225,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,252/225,277 = 225,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,252x = 225,277 × 225,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,252x = 50,749,726,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,749,726,729/97,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,837.36

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