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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,432 and 360,516

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,432 and 360,516 is: 556,786.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,432 : 360,516 = 360,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,432/360,516 = 360,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,432x = 360,516 × 360,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,432x = 129,971,786,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,971,786,256/233,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,786.50

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