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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,153.50 and 350,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,153.50 and 350,094 is: 527,951.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,153.50 : 350,094 = 350,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,153.50/350,094 = 350,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,153.50x = 350,094 × 350,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,153.50x = 122,565,808,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,565,808,836/232,153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,951.59

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