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Finding the Third Proportional to 231,306 and 535,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 231,306 and 535,440 is: 1,239,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,306 : 535,440 = 535,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,306/535,440 = 535,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,306x = 535,440 × 535,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,306x = 286,695,993,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,695,993,600/231,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239,466.31

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