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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,568 and 337,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,568 and 337,032 is: 492,655.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,568 : 337,032 = 337,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,568/337,032 = 337,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,568x = 337,032 × 337,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,568x = 113,590,569,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,590,569,024/230,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,655.39

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