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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,438.50 and 352,237.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,438.50 and 352,237.50 is: 526,979.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,438.50 : 352,237.50 = 352,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,438.50/352,237.50 = 352,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,438.50x = 352,237.50 × 352,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,438.50x = 124,071,256,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,071,256,406.25/235,438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,979.47

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