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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,284 and 350,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,284 and 350,998 is: 534,989.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,284 : 350,998 = 350,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,284/350,998 = 350,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,284x = 350,998 × 350,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,284x = 123,199,596,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,199,596,004/230,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,989.82

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