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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,485 and 350,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,485 and 350,230 is: 525,348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,485 : 350,230 = 350,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,485/350,230 = 350,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,485x = 350,230 × 350,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,485x = 122,661,052,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,661,052,900/233,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,348.75

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