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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,395 and 348,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,395 and 348,519 is: 516,007.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,395 : 348,519 = 348,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,395/348,519 = 348,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,395x = 348,519 × 348,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,395x = 121,465,493,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,465,493,361/235,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,007.11

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