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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,878 and 360,697.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,878 and 360,697.50 is: 558,673.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,878 : 360,697.50 = 360,697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,878/360,697.50 = 360,697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,878x = 360,697.50 × 360,697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,878x = 130,102,686,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,102,686,506.25/232,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,673.15

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