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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,746 and 337,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,746 and 337,046 is: 492,316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,746 : 337,046 = 337,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,746/337,046 = 337,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,746x = 337,046 × 337,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,746x = 113,600,006,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,600,006,116/230,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,316.25

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