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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,882 and 352,959

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,882 and 352,959 is: 528,145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,882 : 352,959 = 352,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,882/352,959 = 352,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,882x = 352,959 × 352,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,882x = 124,580,055,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,580,055,681/235,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,145.66

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