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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,364 and 360,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,364 and 360,113 is: 550,982.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,364 : 360,113 = 360,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,364/360,113 = 360,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,364x = 360,113 × 360,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,364x = 129,681,372,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,681,372,769/235,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,982.19

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