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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,886 and 360,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,886 and 360,708 is: 558,686.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,886 : 360,708 = 360,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,886/360,708 = 360,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,886x = 360,708 × 360,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,886x = 130,110,261,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,110,261,264/232,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,686.49

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