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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,452 and 352,255.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,452 and 352,255.50 is: 527,003.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,452 : 352,255.50 = 352,255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,452/352,255.50 = 352,255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,452x = 352,255.50 × 352,255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,452x = 124,083,937,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,083,937,280.25/235,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,003.11

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