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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,588 and 350,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,588 and 350,182 is: 520,516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,588 : 350,182 = 350,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,588/350,182 = 350,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,588x = 350,182 × 350,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,588x = 122,627,433,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,627,433,124/235,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,516.47

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