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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,410 and 348,537

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,410 and 348,537 is: 516,027.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,410 : 348,537 = 348,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,410/348,537 = 348,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,410x = 348,537 × 348,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,410x = 121,478,040,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,478,040,369/235,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,027.53

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