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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,858 and 362,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,858 and 362,962 is: 558,562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,858 : 362,962 = 362,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,858/362,962 = 362,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,858x = 362,962 × 362,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,858x = 131,741,413,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,741,413,444/235,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,562.41

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