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Finding the Third Proportional to 231,444 and 349,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 231,444 and 349,650 is: 528,227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,444 : 349,650 = 349,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,444/349,650 = 349,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,444x = 349,650 × 349,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,444x = 122,255,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,255,122,500/231,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,227.66

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