Finding the Third Proportional to 236,202 and 358,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,202 and 358,677 is: 544,657.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,202 : 358,677 = 358,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,202/358,677 = 358,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,202x = 358,677 × 358,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,202x = 128,649,190,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,649,190,329/236,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,657.50
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