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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,030 and 358,053

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,030 and 358,053 is: 545,470.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,030 : 358,053 = 358,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,030/358,053 = 358,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,030x = 358,053 × 358,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,030x = 128,201,950,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,201,950,809/235,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,470.58

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