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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,752 and 351,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,752 and 351,228 is: 525,495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,752 : 351,228 = 351,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,752/351,228 = 351,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,752x = 351,228 × 351,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,752x = 123,361,107,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,361,107,984/234,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,495.45

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