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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,544 and 357,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,544 and 357,888 is: 550,793.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,544 : 357,888 = 357,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,544/357,888 = 357,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,544x = 357,888 × 357,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,544x = 128,083,820,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,083,820,544/232,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,793.92

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