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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,734.68 and 354,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,734.68 and 354,294 is: 532,481.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,734.68 : 354,294 = 354,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,734.68/354,294 = 354,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,734.68x = 354,294 × 354,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,734.68x = 125,524,238,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,524,238,436/235,734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,481.00

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