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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,364 and 355,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,364 and 355,752 is: 549,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,364 : 355,752 = 355,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,364/355,752 = 355,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,364x = 355,752 × 355,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,364x = 126,559,485,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,559,485,504/230,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,389.16

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