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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,524 and 350,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,524 and 350,494 is: 528,315.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,524 : 350,494 = 350,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,524/350,494 = 350,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,524x = 350,494 × 350,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,524x = 122,846,044,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,846,044,036/232,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,315.55

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