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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,317 and 355,193

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,317 and 355,193 is: 536,136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,317 : 355,193 = 355,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,317/355,193 = 355,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,317x = 355,193 × 355,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,317x = 126,162,067,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,162,067,249/235,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,136.65

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