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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,216 and 358,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,216 and 358,696 is: 544,682.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,216 : 358,696 = 358,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,216/358,696 = 358,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,216x = 358,696 × 358,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,216x = 128,662,820,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,662,820,416/236,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,682.92

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