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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,624 and 348,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,624 and 348,926 is: 523,374.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,624 : 348,926 = 348,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,624/348,926 = 348,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,624x = 348,926 × 348,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,624x = 121,749,353,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,749,353,476/232,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,374.00

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