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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,550 and 361,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,550 and 361,260 is: 558,804.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,550 : 361,260 = 361,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,550/361,260 = 361,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,550x = 361,260 × 361,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,550x = 130,508,787,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,508,787,600/233,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,804.49

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