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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,186.50 and 352,228.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,186.50 and 352,228.50 is: 527,517.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,186.50 : 352,228.50 = 352,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,186.50/352,228.50 = 352,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,186.50x = 352,228.50 × 352,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,186.50x = 124,064,916,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,064,916,212.25/235,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,517.17

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