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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,594 and 360,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,594 and 360,898 is: 557,580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,594 : 360,898 = 360,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,594/360,898 = 360,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,594x = 360,898 × 360,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,594x = 130,247,366,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,247,366,404/233,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,580.10

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