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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,359 and 348,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,359 and 348,762 is: 528,023.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,359 : 348,762 = 348,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,359/348,762 = 348,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,359x = 348,762 × 348,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,359x = 121,634,932,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,634,932,644/230,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,023.36

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