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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,993 and 353,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,993 and 353,922 is: 530,781.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,993 : 353,922 = 353,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,993/353,922 = 353,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,993x = 353,922 × 353,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,993x = 125,260,782,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,260,782,084/235,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,781.77

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