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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,094 and 358,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,094 and 358,146 is: 545,605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,094 : 358,146 = 358,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,094/358,146 = 358,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,094x = 358,146 × 358,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,094x = 128,268,557,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,268,557,316/235,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,605.41

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