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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,426 and 360,502

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,426 and 360,502 is: 556,757.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,426 : 360,502 = 360,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,426/360,502 = 360,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,426x = 360,502 × 360,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,426x = 129,961,692,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,961,692,004/233,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,757.57

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