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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,607 and 335,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,607 and 335,356 is: 483,492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,607 : 335,356 = 335,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,607/335,356 = 335,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,607x = 335,356 × 335,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,607x = 112,463,646,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,463,646,736/232,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,492.10

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