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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,087.50 and 354,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,087.50 and 354,342 is: 534,091.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,087.50 : 354,342 = 354,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,087.50/354,342 = 354,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,087.50x = 354,342 × 354,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,087.50x = 125,558,252,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,558,252,964/235,087.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,091.57

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