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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,645.63 and 350,079.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,645.63 and 350,079.75 is: 524,537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,645.63 : 350,079.75 = 350,079.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,645.63/350,079.75 = 350,079.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,645.63x = 350,079.75 × 350,079.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,645.63x = 122,555,831,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,555,831,360.06/233,645.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,537.24

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