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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,417 and 360,490

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,417 and 360,490 is: 556,741.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,417 : 360,490 = 360,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,417/360,490 = 360,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,417x = 360,490 × 360,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,417x = 129,953,040,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,953,040,100/233,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,741.97

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