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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,254 and 358,952.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,254 and 358,952.25 is: 554,766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,254 : 358,952.25 = 358,952.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,254/358,952.25 = 358,952.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,254x = 358,952.25 × 358,952.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,254x = 128,846,717,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,846,717,780.06/232,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,766.41

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