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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,045 and 369,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,045 and 369,231 is: 587,521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,045 : 369,231 = 369,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,045/369,231 = 369,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,045x = 369,231 × 369,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,045x = 136,331,531,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,331,531,361/232,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,521.95

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