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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,027.50 and 351,657

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,027.50 and 351,657 is: 526,162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,027.50 : 351,657 = 351,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,027.50/351,657 = 351,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,027.50x = 351,657 × 351,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,027.50x = 123,662,645,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,662,645,649/235,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,162.45

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