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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,158 and 349,739

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,158 and 349,739 is: 524,611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,158 : 349,739 = 349,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,158/349,739 = 349,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,158x = 349,739 × 349,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,158x = 122,317,368,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,317,368,121/233,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,611.50

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