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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,746 and 351,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,746 and 351,219 is: 525,481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,746 : 351,219 = 351,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,746/351,219 = 351,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,746x = 351,219 × 351,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,746x = 123,354,785,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,354,785,961/234,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,481.95

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