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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,470 and 352,279.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,470 and 352,279.50 is: 527,034.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,470 : 352,279.50 = 352,279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,470/352,279.50 = 352,279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,470x = 352,279.50 × 352,279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,470x = 124,100,846,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,100,846,120.25/235,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,034.64

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