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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,636 and 356,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,636 and 356,886 is: 540,526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,636 : 356,886 = 356,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,636/356,886 = 356,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,636x = 356,886 × 356,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,636x = 127,367,616,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,367,616,996/235,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,526.99

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