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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,044 and 358,075

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,044 and 358,075 is: 545,505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,044 : 358,075 = 358,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,044/358,075 = 358,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,044x = 358,075 × 358,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,044x = 128,217,705,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,217,705,625/235,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,505.12

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