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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,848 and 347,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,848 and 347,793 is: 523,981.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,848 : 347,793 = 347,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,848/347,793 = 347,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,848x = 347,793 × 347,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,848x = 120,959,970,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,959,970,849/230,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,981.02

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