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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,150.50 and 352,174.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,150.50 and 352,174.50 is: 527,436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,150.50 : 352,174.50 = 352,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,150.50/352,174.50 = 352,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,150.50x = 352,174.50 × 352,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,150.50x = 124,026,878,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,026,878,450.25/235,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,436.17

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