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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,162 and 354,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,162 and 354,865 is: 535,499.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,162 : 354,865 = 354,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,162/354,865 = 354,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,162x = 354,865 × 354,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,162x = 125,929,168,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,929,168,225/235,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,499.65

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