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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,868 and 360,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,868 and 360,882 is: 564,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,868 : 360,882 = 360,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,868/360,882 = 360,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,868x = 360,882 × 360,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,868x = 130,235,817,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,235,817,924/230,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,113.77

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