Finding the Third Proportional to 236,348 and 354,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,348 and 354,694 is: 532,299.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,348 : 354,694 = 354,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,348/354,694 = 354,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,348x = 354,694 × 354,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,348x = 125,807,833,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,807,833,636/236,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,299.13
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