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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,460 and 359,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,460 and 359,202 is: 555,046.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,460 : 359,202 = 359,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,460/359,202 = 359,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,460x = 359,202 × 359,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,460x = 129,026,076,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,026,076,804/232,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,046.36

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