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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,623 and 364,030.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,623 and 364,030.50 is: 562,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,623 : 364,030.50 = 364,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,623/364,030.50 = 364,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,623x = 364,030.50 × 364,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,623x = 132,518,204,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,518,204,930.25/235,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,416.25

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