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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,182 and 354,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,182 and 354,960 is: 535,740.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,182 : 354,960 = 354,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,182/354,960 = 354,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,182x = 354,960 × 354,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,182x = 125,996,601,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,996,601,600/235,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,740.84

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