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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,996 and 358,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,996 and 358,011 is: 545,421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,996 : 358,011 = 358,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,996/358,011 = 358,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,996x = 358,011 × 358,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,996x = 128,171,876,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,171,876,121/234,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,421.52

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