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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,396 and 360,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,396 and 360,160 is: 551,051.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,396 : 360,160 = 360,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,396/360,160 = 360,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,396x = 360,160 × 360,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,396x = 129,715,225,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,715,225,600/235,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,051.10

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