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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,338 and 360,070.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,338 and 360,070.50 is: 550,913.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,338 : 360,070.50 = 360,070.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,338/360,070.50 = 360,070.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,338x = 360,070.50 × 360,070.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,338x = 129,650,764,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,650,764,970.25/235,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,913.01

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