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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,198 and 354,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,198 and 354,958 is: 535,698.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,198 : 354,958 = 354,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,198/354,958 = 354,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,198x = 354,958 × 354,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,198x = 125,995,181,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,995,181,764/235,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,698.36

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