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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,869 and 354,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,869 and 354,629 is: 544,731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,869 : 354,629 = 354,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,869/354,629 = 354,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,869x = 354,629 × 354,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,869x = 125,761,727,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,761,727,641/230,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,731.98

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