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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,968 and 355,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,968 and 355,875 is: 541,300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,968 : 355,875 = 355,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,968/355,875 = 355,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,968x = 355,875 × 355,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,968x = 126,647,015,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,647,015,625/233,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,300.59

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