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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,552.50 and 352,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,552.50 and 352,825 is: 539,944.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,552.50 : 352,825 = 352,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,552.50/352,825 = 352,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,552.50x = 352,825 × 352,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,552.50x = 124,485,480,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,485,480,625/230,552.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,944.18

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