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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,554 and 352,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,554 and 352,828 is: 539,949.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,554 : 352,828 = 352,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,554/352,828 = 352,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,554x = 352,828 × 352,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,554x = 124,487,597,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,487,597,584/230,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,949.85

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