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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,246 and 366,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,246 and 366,913 is: 572,273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,246 : 366,913 = 366,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,246/366,913 = 366,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,246x = 366,913 × 366,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,246x = 134,625,149,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,625,149,569/235,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,273.92

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