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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,485.50 and 350,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,485.50 and 350,229 is: 525,344.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,485.50 : 350,229 = 350,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,485.50/350,229 = 350,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,485.50x = 350,229 × 350,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,485.50x = 122,660,352,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,660,352,441/233,485.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,344.63

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