Finding the Third Proportional to 236,342 and 344,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,342 and 344,358 is: 501,740.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,342 : 344,358 = 344,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,342/344,358 = 344,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,342x = 344,358 × 344,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,342x = 118,582,432,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,582,432,164/236,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,740.83
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