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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,088 and 350,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,088 and 350,784 is: 521,201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,088 : 350,784 = 350,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,088/350,784 = 350,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,088x = 350,784 × 350,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,088x = 123,049,414,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,049,414,656/236,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,201.48

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