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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,343 and 354,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,343 and 354,687 is: 532,289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,343 : 354,687 = 354,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,343/354,687 = 354,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,343x = 354,687 × 354,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,343x = 125,802,867,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,802,867,969/236,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,289.38

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