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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,358 and 352,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,358 and 352,175 is: 531,489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,358 : 352,175 = 352,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,358/352,175 = 352,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,358x = 352,175 × 352,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,358x = 124,027,230,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,027,230,625/233,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,489.09

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