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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,088 and 358,139

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,088 and 358,139 is: 545,598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,088 : 358,139 = 358,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,088/358,139 = 358,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,088x = 358,139 × 358,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,088x = 128,263,543,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,263,543,321/235,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,598.00

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