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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,131 and 336,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,131 and 336,105 is: 480,440.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,131 : 336,105 = 336,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,131/336,105 = 336,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,131x = 336,105 × 336,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,131x = 112,966,571,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,966,571,025/235,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,440.99

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