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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,554 and 350,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,554 and 350,131 is: 520,439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,554 : 350,131 = 350,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,554/350,131 = 350,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,554x = 350,131 × 350,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,554x = 122,591,717,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,591,717,161/235,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,439.97

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