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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,806 and 333,339

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,806 and 333,339 is: 471,213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,806 : 333,339 = 333,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,806/333,339 = 333,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,806x = 333,339 × 333,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,806x = 111,114,888,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,114,888,921/235,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,213.15

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