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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,168 and 353,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,168 and 353,271 is: 542,214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,168 : 353,271 = 353,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,168/353,271 = 353,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,168x = 353,271 × 353,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,168x = 124,800,399,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,800,399,441/230,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,214.38

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