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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,947.94 and 353,949.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,947.94 and 353,949.75 is: 530,966.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,947.94 : 353,949.75 = 353,949.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,947.94/353,949.75 = 353,949.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,947.94x = 353,949.75 × 353,949.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,947.94x = 125,280,425,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,280,425,525.06/235,947.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,966.39

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