Finding the Third Proportional to 236,200 and 358,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,200 and 358,674 is: 544,653.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,200 : 358,674 = 358,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,200/358,674 = 358,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,200x = 358,674 × 358,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,200x = 128,647,038,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,647,038,276/236,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,653.00
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