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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,614 and 348,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,614 and 348,912 is: 523,354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,614 : 348,912 = 348,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,614/348,912 = 348,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,614x = 348,912 × 348,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,614x = 121,739,583,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,739,583,744/232,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,354.50

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