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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,164 and 354,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,164 and 354,868 is: 535,504.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,164 : 354,868 = 354,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,164/354,868 = 354,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,164x = 354,868 × 354,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,164x = 125,931,297,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,931,297,424/235,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,504.15

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