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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,963.88 and 373,812.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,963.88 and 373,812.75 is: 592,192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,963.88 : 373,812.75 = 373,812.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,963.88/373,812.75 = 373,812.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,963.88x = 373,812.75 × 373,812.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,963.88x = 139,735,972,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,735,972,062.56/235,963.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,192.22

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