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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,659 and 350,092.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,659 and 350,092.50 is: 524,545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,659 : 350,092.50 = 350,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,659/350,092.50 = 350,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,659x = 350,092.50 × 350,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,659x = 122,564,758,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,564,758,556.25/233,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,545.42

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