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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,488.50 and 350,233.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,488.50 and 350,233.50 is: 525,351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,488.50 : 350,233.50 = 350,233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,488.50/350,233.50 = 350,233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,488.50x = 350,233.50 × 350,233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,488.50x = 122,663,504,522.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,663,504,522.25/233,488.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,351.38

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