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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,328 and 361,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,328 and 361,968 is: 561,530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,328 : 361,968 = 361,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,328/361,968 = 361,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,328x = 361,968 × 361,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,328x = 131,020,833,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,020,833,024/233,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,530.69

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