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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,861 and 364,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,861 and 364,482 is: 568,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,861 : 364,482 = 364,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,861/364,482 = 364,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,861x = 364,482 × 364,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,861x = 132,847,128,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,847,128,324/233,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,060.21

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