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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,960 and 352,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,960 and 352,512 is: 528,876.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,960 : 352,512 = 352,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,960/352,512 = 352,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,960x = 352,512 × 352,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,960x = 124,264,710,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,264,710,144/234,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,876.02

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