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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,826 and 347,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,826 and 347,758 is: 523,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,826 : 347,758 = 347,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,826/347,758 = 347,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,826x = 347,758 × 347,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,826x = 120,935,626,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,935,626,564/230,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,925.50

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