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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,514 and 329,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,514 and 329,098 is: 465,802.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,514 : 329,098 = 329,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,514/329,098 = 329,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,514x = 329,098 × 329,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,514x = 108,305,493,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,305,493,604/232,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,802.03

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