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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,493.75 and 350,241.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,493.75 and 350,241.75 is: 525,364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,493.75 : 350,241.75 = 350,241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,493.75/350,241.75 = 350,241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,493.75x = 350,241.75 × 350,241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,493.75x = 122,669,283,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,669,283,443.06/233,493.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,364.31

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