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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,413 and 355,333.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,413 and 355,333.50 is: 536,342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,413 : 355,333.50 = 355,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,413/355,333.50 = 355,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,413x = 355,333.50 × 355,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,413x = 126,261,896,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,261,896,222.25/235,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,342.07

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