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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,156 and 350,097

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,156 and 350,097 is: 527,954.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,156 : 350,097 = 350,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,156/350,097 = 350,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,156x = 350,097 × 350,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,156x = 122,567,909,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,567,909,409/232,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,954.95

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