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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,392 and 348,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,392 and 348,510 is: 515,987.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,392 : 348,510 = 348,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,392/348,510 = 348,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,392x = 348,510 × 348,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,392x = 121,459,220,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,459,220,100/235,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,987.03

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