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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,083 and 358,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,083 and 358,133 is: 545,591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,083 : 358,133 = 358,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,083/358,133 = 358,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,083x = 358,133 × 358,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,083x = 128,259,245,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,259,245,689/235,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,591.33

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