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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,046.25 and 358,076.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,046.25 and 358,076.25 is: 545,503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,046.25 : 358,076.25 = 358,076.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,046.25/358,076.25 = 358,076.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,046.25x = 358,076.25 × 358,076.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,046.25x = 128,218,600,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,218,600,814.06/235,046.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,503.71

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