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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,940 and 346,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,940 and 346,410 is: 519,615

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,940 : 346,410 = 346,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,940/346,410 = 346,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,940x = 346,410 × 346,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,940x = 119,999,888,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,999,888,100/230,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,615

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