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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,358 and 360,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,358 and 360,342 is: 556,425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,358 : 360,342 = 360,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,358/360,342 = 360,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,358x = 360,342 × 360,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,358x = 129,846,356,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,846,356,964/233,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,425.56

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