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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,552 and 348,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,552 and 348,828 is: 523,242

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,552 : 348,828 = 348,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,552/348,828 = 348,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,552x = 348,828 × 348,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,552x = 121,680,973,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,680,973,584/232,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,242

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