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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,392 and 357,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,392 and 357,660 is: 550,452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,392 : 357,660 = 357,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,392/357,660 = 357,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,392x = 357,660 × 357,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,392x = 127,920,675,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,920,675,600/232,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,452.15

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