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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,148 and 354,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,148 and 354,842 is: 535,462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,148 : 354,842 = 354,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,148/354,842 = 354,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,148x = 354,842 × 354,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,148x = 125,912,844,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,912,844,964/235,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,462.11

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