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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,032 and 358,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,032 and 358,056 is: 545,475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,032 : 358,056 = 358,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,032/358,056 = 358,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,032x = 358,056 × 358,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,032x = 128,204,099,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,204,099,136/235,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,475.08

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