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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,084.50 and 358,135.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,084.50 and 358,135.50 is: 545,595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,084.50 : 358,135.50 = 358,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,084.50/358,135.50 = 358,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,084.50x = 358,135.50 × 358,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,084.50x = 128,261,036,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,261,036,360.25/235,084.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,595.46

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