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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,832 and 347,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,832 and 347,766 is: 523,935.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,832 : 347,766 = 347,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,832/347,766 = 347,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,832x = 347,766 × 347,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,832x = 120,941,190,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,941,190,756/230,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,935.98

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