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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,933.88 and 375,278.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,933.88 and 375,278.63 is: 596,921.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,933.88 : 375,278.63 = 375,278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,933.88/375,278.63 = 375,278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,933.88x = 375,278.63 × 375,278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,933.88x = 140,834,046,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,834,046,381.89/235,933.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,921.69

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