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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,313 and 360,903

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,313 and 360,903 is: 558,267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,313 : 360,903 = 360,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,313/360,903 = 360,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,313x = 360,903 × 360,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,313x = 130,250,975,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,250,975,409/233,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,267.12

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