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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,355.63 and 355,245.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,355.63 and 355,245.75 is: 536,207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,355.63 : 355,245.75 = 355,245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,355.63/355,245.75 = 355,245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,355.63x = 355,245.75 × 355,245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,355.63x = 126,199,542,893.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,199,542,893.06/235,355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,207.89

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