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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,470 and 302,353.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,470 and 302,353.50 is: 388,234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,470 : 302,353.50 = 302,353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,470/302,353.50 = 302,353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,470x = 302,353.50 × 302,353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,470x = 91,417,638,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,417,638,962.25/235,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,234.76

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