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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,888 and 346,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,888 and 346,340 is: 519,522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,888 : 346,340 = 346,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,888/346,340 = 346,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,888x = 346,340 × 346,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,888x = 119,951,395,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,951,395,600/230,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,522.00

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