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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,422 and 365,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,422 and 365,786 is: 573,208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,422 : 365,786 = 365,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,422/365,786 = 365,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,422x = 365,786 × 365,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,422x = 133,799,397,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,799,397,796/233,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,208.17

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