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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,649 and 350,084.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,649 and 350,084.25 is: 524,543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,649 : 350,084.25 = 350,084.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,649/350,084.25 = 350,084.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,649x = 350,084.25 × 350,084.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,649x = 122,558,982,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,558,982,098.06/233,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,543.15

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