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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,044 and 342,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,044 and 342,720 is: 499,723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,044 : 342,720 = 342,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,044/342,720 = 342,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,044x = 342,720 × 342,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,044x = 117,456,998,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,456,998,400/235,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,723.45

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