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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,047 and 358,082

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,047 and 358,082 is: 545,519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,047 : 358,082 = 358,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,047/358,082 = 358,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,047x = 358,082 × 358,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,047x = 128,222,718,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,222,718,724/235,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,519.49

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