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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,364 and 355,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,364 and 355,383 is: 548,250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,364 : 355,383 = 355,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,364/355,383 = 355,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,364x = 355,383 × 355,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,364x = 126,297,076,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,297,076,689/230,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,250.06

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