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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,403 and 348,526

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,403 and 348,526 is: 516,010.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,403 : 348,526 = 348,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,403/348,526 = 348,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,403x = 348,526 × 348,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,403x = 121,470,372,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,470,372,676/235,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,010.30

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