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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,047 and 348,034.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,047 and 348,034.50 is: 515,335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,047 : 348,034.50 = 348,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,047/348,034.50 = 348,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,047x = 348,034.50 × 348,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,047x = 121,128,013,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,128,013,190.25/235,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,335.29

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