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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,467 and 335,440.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,467 and 335,440.50 is: 477,860.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,467 : 335,440.50 = 335,440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,467/335,440.50 = 335,440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,467x = 335,440.50 × 335,440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,467x = 112,520,329,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,520,329,040.25/235,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,860.29

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