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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,621.50 and 316,054.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,621.50 and 316,054.50 is: 423,944.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,621.50 : 316,054.50 = 316,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,621.50/316,054.50 = 316,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,621.50x = 316,054.50 × 316,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,621.50x = 99,890,446,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,890,446,970.25/235,621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,944.53

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