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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,424 and 355,346

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,424 and 355,346 is: 536,354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,424 : 355,346 = 355,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,424/355,346 = 355,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,424x = 355,346 × 355,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,424x = 126,270,779,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,270,779,716/235,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,354.75

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