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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,303 and 360,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,303 and 360,014 is: 550,822.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,303 : 360,014 = 360,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,303/360,014 = 360,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,303x = 360,014 × 360,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,303x = 129,610,080,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,610,080,196/235,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,822.05

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