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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,206 and 358,340.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,206 and 358,340.63 is: 545,938.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,206 : 358,340.63 = 358,340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,206/358,340.63 = 358,340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,206x = 358,340.63 × 358,340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,206x = 128,408,003,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,408,003,525.39/235,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,938.47

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