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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,024 and 358,043

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,024 and 358,043 is: 545,454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,024 : 358,043 = 358,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,024/358,043 = 358,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,024x = 358,043 × 358,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,024x = 128,194,789,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,194,789,849/235,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,454.04

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