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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,381.50 and 302,222.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,381.50 and 302,222.25 is: 388,043.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,381.50 : 302,222.25 = 302,222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,381.50/302,222.25 = 302,222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,381.50x = 302,222.25 × 302,222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,381.50x = 91,338,288,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,338,288,395.06/235,381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,043.62

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