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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,404 and 348,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,404 and 348,528 is: 516,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,404 : 348,528 = 348,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,404/348,528 = 348,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,404x = 348,528 × 348,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,404x = 121,471,766,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,471,766,784/235,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,014.03

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