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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,964 and 352,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,964 and 352,518 is: 528,885.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,964 : 352,518 = 352,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,964/352,518 = 352,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,964x = 352,518 × 352,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,964x = 124,268,940,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,268,940,324/234,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,885.02

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