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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,013 and 352,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,013 and 352,430 is: 539,999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,013 : 352,430 = 352,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,013/352,430 = 352,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,013x = 352,430 × 352,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,013x = 124,206,904,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,206,904,900/230,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,999.50

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