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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,396.50 and 302,245.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,396.50 and 302,245.50 is: 388,078.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,396.50 : 302,245.50 = 302,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,396.50/302,245.50 = 302,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,396.50x = 302,245.50 × 302,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,396.50x = 91,352,342,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,352,342,270.25/235,396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,078.59

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