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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,612 and 365,989

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,612 and 365,989 is: 573,377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,612 : 365,989 = 365,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,612/365,989 = 365,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,612x = 365,989 × 365,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,612x = 133,947,948,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,947,948,121/233,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,377.86

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