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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,448 and 356,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,448 and 356,004 is: 542,899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,448 : 356,004 = 356,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,448/356,004 = 356,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,448x = 356,004 × 356,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,448x = 126,738,848,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,738,848,016/233,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,899.70

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