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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,795 and 356,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,795 and 356,679 is: 541,833.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,795 : 356,679 = 356,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,795/356,679 = 356,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,795x = 356,679 × 356,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,795x = 127,219,909,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,219,909,041/234,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,833.98

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