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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,032.50 and 342,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,032.50 and 342,705 is: 499,704.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,032.50 : 342,705 = 342,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,032.50/342,705 = 342,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,032.50x = 342,705 × 342,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,032.50x = 117,446,717,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,446,717,025/235,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,704.16

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