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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,826 and 352,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,826 and 352,287 is: 528,502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,826 : 352,287 = 352,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,826/352,287 = 352,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,826x = 352,287 × 352,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,826x = 124,106,130,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,106,130,369/234,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,502.51

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