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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,671.50 and 350,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,671.50 and 350,115 is: 524,584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,671.50 : 350,115 = 350,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,671.50/350,115 = 350,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,671.50x = 350,115 × 350,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,671.50x = 122,580,513,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,580,513,225/233,671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,584.78

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