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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,253 and 351,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,253 and 351,590 is: 532,245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,253 : 351,590 = 351,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,253/351,590 = 351,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,253x = 351,590 × 351,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,253x = 123,615,528,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,615,528,100/232,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,245.13

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