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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,200 and 354,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,200 and 354,961 is: 535,702.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,200 : 354,961 = 354,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,200/354,961 = 354,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,200x = 354,961 × 354,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,200x = 125,997,311,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,997,311,521/235,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,702.86

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