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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,236 and 358,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,236 and 358,924 is: 554,722.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,236 : 358,924 = 358,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,236/358,924 = 358,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,236x = 358,924 × 358,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,236x = 128,826,437,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,826,437,776/232,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,722.08

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