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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,552 and 354,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,552 and 354,624 is: 533,887.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,552 : 354,624 = 354,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,552/354,624 = 354,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,552x = 354,624 × 354,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,552x = 125,758,181,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,758,181,376/235,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,887.13

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