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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,930 and 364,557

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,930 and 364,557 is: 568,126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,930 : 364,557 = 364,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,930/364,557 = 364,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,930x = 364,557 × 364,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,930x = 132,901,806,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,901,806,249/233,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,126.39

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