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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,430 and 357,633

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,430 and 357,633 is: 555,055.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,430 : 357,633 = 357,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,430/357,633 = 357,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,430x = 357,633 × 357,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,430x = 127,901,362,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,901,362,689/230,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,055.17

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