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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,380 and 360,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,380 and 360,134 is: 551,009.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,380 : 360,134 = 360,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,380/360,134 = 360,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,380x = 360,134 × 360,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,380x = 129,696,497,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,696,497,956/235,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,009.00

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