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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,826 and 360,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,826 and 360,627 is: 551,473.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,826 : 360,627 = 360,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,826/360,627 = 360,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,826x = 360,627 × 360,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,826x = 130,051,833,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,051,833,129/235,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,473.68

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