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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,881 and 352,957.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,881 and 352,957.50 is: 528,143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,881 : 352,957.50 = 352,957.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,881/352,957.50 = 352,957.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,881x = 352,957.50 × 352,957.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,881x = 124,578,996,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,578,996,806.25/235,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,143.41

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