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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,328 and 360,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,328 and 360,924 is: 558,296.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,328 : 360,924 = 360,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,328/360,924 = 360,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,328x = 360,924 × 360,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,328x = 130,266,133,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,266,133,776/233,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,296.19

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