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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,876 and 352,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,876 and 352,386 is: 528,687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,876 : 352,386 = 352,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,876/352,386 = 352,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,876x = 352,386 × 352,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,876x = 124,175,892,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,175,892,996/234,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,687.02

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