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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,485 and 350,231.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,485 and 350,231.50 is: 525,353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,485 : 350,231.50 = 350,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,485/350,231.50 = 350,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,485x = 350,231.50 × 350,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,485x = 122,662,103,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,662,103,592.25/233,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,353.25

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