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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,604 and 351,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,604 and 351,972 is: 530,317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,604 : 351,972 = 351,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,604/351,972 = 351,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,604x = 351,972 × 351,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,604x = 123,884,288,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,884,288,784/233,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,317.50

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