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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,350 and 354,697

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,350 and 354,697 is: 532,303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,350 : 354,697 = 354,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,350/354,697 = 354,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,350x = 354,697 × 354,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,350x = 125,809,961,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,809,961,809/236,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,303.63

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