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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,201 and 358,331

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,201 and 358,331 is: 545,920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,201 : 358,331 = 358,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,201/358,331 = 358,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,201x = 358,331 × 358,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,201x = 128,401,105,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,401,105,561/235,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,920.75

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