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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,250 and 339,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,250 and 339,413 is: 496,022.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,250 : 339,413 = 339,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,250/339,413 = 339,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,250x = 339,413 × 339,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,250x = 115,201,184,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,201,184,569/232,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,022.32

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