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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,950 and 349,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,950 and 349,366 is: 521,720.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,950 : 349,366 = 349,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,950/349,366 = 349,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,950x = 349,366 × 349,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,950x = 122,056,601,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,056,601,956/233,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,720.89

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