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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,612 and 335,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,612 and 335,362 is: 483,499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,612 : 335,362 = 335,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,612/335,362 = 335,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,612x = 335,362 × 335,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,612x = 112,467,671,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,467,671,044/232,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,499.01

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