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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,363.50 and 360,112.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,363.50 and 360,112.50 is: 550,981.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,363.50 : 360,112.50 = 360,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,363.50/360,112.50 = 360,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,363.50x = 360,112.50 × 360,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,363.50x = 129,681,012,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,681,012,656.25/235,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,981.83

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