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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,430 and 360,513

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,430 and 360,513 is: 556,782.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,430 : 360,513 = 360,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,430/360,513 = 360,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,430x = 360,513 × 360,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,430x = 129,969,623,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,969,623,169/233,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,782.00

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