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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,845 and 333,393.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,845 and 333,393.75 is: 471,290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,845 : 333,393.75 = 333,393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,845/333,393.75 = 333,393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,845x = 333,393.75 × 333,393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,845x = 111,151,392,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,151,392,539.06/235,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,290.01

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