Finding the Third Proportional to 236,244 and 364,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,244 and 364,812 is: 563,348.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,244 : 364,812 = 364,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,244/364,812 = 364,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,244x = 364,812 × 364,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,244x = 133,087,795,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,087,795,344/236,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,348.89
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