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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,410 and 302,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,410 and 302,259 is: 388,091.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,410 : 302,259 = 302,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,410/302,259 = 302,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,410x = 302,259 × 302,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,410x = 91,360,503,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,360,503,081/235,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,091.00

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