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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,332 and 361,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,332 and 361,987 is: 561,580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,332 : 361,987 = 361,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,332/361,987 = 361,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,332x = 361,987 × 361,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,332x = 131,034,588,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,034,588,169/233,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,580.02

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