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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,034 and 349,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,034 and 349,188 is: 530,061.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,034 : 349,188 = 349,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,034/349,188 = 349,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,034x = 349,188 × 349,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,034x = 121,932,259,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,932,259,344/230,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,061.90

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