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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,044 and 337,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,044 and 337,330 is: 494,651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,044 : 337,330 = 337,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,044/337,330 = 337,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,044x = 337,330 × 337,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,044x = 113,791,528,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,791,528,900/230,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,651.15

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