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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,224 and 350,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,224 and 350,700 is: 525,097.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,224 : 350,700 = 350,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,224/350,700 = 350,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,224x = 350,700 × 350,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,224x = 122,990,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,990,490,000/234,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,097.73

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