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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,703 and 350,158.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,703 and 350,158.50 is: 524,644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,703 : 350,158.50 = 350,158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,703/350,158.50 = 350,158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,703x = 350,158.50 × 350,158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,703x = 122,610,975,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,610,975,122.25/233,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,644.42

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