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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,913 and 367,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,913 and 367,966 is: 586,363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,913 : 367,966 = 367,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,913/367,966 = 367,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,913x = 367,966 × 367,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,913x = 135,398,977,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,398,977,156/230,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,363.60

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