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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,346 and 352,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,346 and 352,161 is: 531,474.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,346 : 352,161 = 352,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,346/352,161 = 352,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,346x = 352,161 × 352,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,346x = 124,017,369,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,017,369,921/233,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,474.16

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