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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,390 and 360,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,390 and 360,632 is: 564,501.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,390 : 360,632 = 360,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,390/360,632 = 360,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,390x = 360,632 × 360,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,390x = 130,055,439,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,055,439,424/230,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,501.23

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