Finding the Third Proportional to 236,201 and 358,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,201 and 358,676 is: 544,656.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,201 : 358,676 = 358,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,201/358,676 = 358,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,201x = 358,676 × 358,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,201x = 128,648,472,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,648,472,976/236,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,656.77
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