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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,104 and 368,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,104 and 368,892 is: 586,294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,104 : 368,892 = 368,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,104/368,892 = 368,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,104x = 368,892 × 368,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,104x = 136,081,307,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,081,307,664/232,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,294.54

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