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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,809.50 and 333,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,809.50 and 333,344 is: 471,220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,809.50 : 333,344 = 333,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,809.50/333,344 = 333,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,809.50x = 333,344 × 333,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,809.50x = 111,118,222,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,118,222,336/235,809.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,220.30

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