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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,281.50 and 350,104.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,281.50 and 350,104.50 is: 525,430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,281.50 : 350,104.50 = 350,104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,281.50/350,104.50 = 350,104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,281.50x = 350,104.50 × 350,104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,281.50x = 122,573,160,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,573,160,920.25/233,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,430.27

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