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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,376 and 360,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,376 and 360,128 is: 551,000.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,376 : 360,128 = 360,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,376/360,128 = 360,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,376x = 360,128 × 360,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,376x = 129,692,176,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,692,176,384/235,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,000.00

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