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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,037 and 352,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,037 and 352,707 is: 531,549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,037 : 352,707 = 352,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,037/352,707 = 352,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,037x = 352,707 × 352,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,037x = 124,402,227,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,402,227,849/234,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,549.40

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