Finding the Third Proportional to 236,344 and 354,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,344 and 354,687 is: 532,287.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,344 : 354,687 = 354,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,344/354,687 = 354,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,344x = 354,687 × 354,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,344x = 125,802,867,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,802,867,969/236,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,287.12
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