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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,208 and 350,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,208 and 350,112 is: 532,468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,208 : 350,112 = 350,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,208/350,112 = 350,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,208x = 350,112 × 350,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,208x = 122,578,412,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,578,412,544/230,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,468.08

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