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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,419 and 330,309

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,419 and 330,309 is: 467,417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,419 : 330,309 = 330,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,419/330,309 = 330,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,419x = 330,309 × 330,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,419x = 109,104,035,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,104,035,481/233,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,417.11

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