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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,512 and 350,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,512 and 350,479 is: 528,297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,512 : 350,479 = 350,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,512/350,479 = 350,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,512x = 350,479 × 350,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,512x = 122,835,529,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,835,529,441/232,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,297.59

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