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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,595 and 375,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,595 and 375,242 is: 597,663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,595 : 375,242 = 375,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,595/375,242 = 375,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,595x = 375,242 × 375,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,595x = 140,806,558,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,806,558,564/235,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,663.61

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