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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,961 and 349,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,961 and 349,380 is: 521,738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,961 : 349,380 = 349,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,961/349,380 = 349,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,961x = 349,380 × 349,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,961x = 122,066,384,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,066,384,400/233,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,738.17

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