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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,340 and 354,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,340 and 354,682 is: 532,281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,340 : 354,682 = 354,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,340/354,682 = 354,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,340x = 354,682 × 354,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,340x = 125,799,321,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,799,321,124/236,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,281.13

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