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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,416.50 and 350,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,416.50 and 350,080 is: 522,813.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,416.50 : 350,080 = 350,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,416.50/350,080 = 350,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,416.50x = 350,080 × 350,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,416.50x = 122,556,006,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,556,006,400/234,416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,813.05

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