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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,114.50 and 352,665

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,114.50 and 352,665 is: 528,987.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,114.50 : 352,665 = 352,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,114.50/352,665 = 352,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,114.50x = 352,665 × 352,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,114.50x = 124,372,602,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,372,602,225/235,114.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,987.38

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