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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,168.63 and 356,518.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,168.63 and 356,518.13 is: 545,121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,168.63 : 356,518.13 = 356,518.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,168.63/356,518.13 = 356,518.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,168.63x = 356,518.13 × 356,518.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,168.63x = 127,105,173,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,105,173,453.52/233,168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,121.25

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