Finding the Third Proportional to 236,169 and 369,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,169 and 369,414 is: 577,834.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,169 : 369,414 = 369,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,169/369,414 = 369,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,169x = 369,414 × 369,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,169x = 136,466,703,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,466,703,396/236,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,834.95
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