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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,432 and 358,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,432 and 358,588 is: 546,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,432 : 358,588 = 358,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,432/358,588 = 358,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,432x = 358,588 × 358,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,432x = 128,585,353,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,585,353,744/235,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,167.70

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