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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,360 and 354,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,360 and 354,711 is: 532,323.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,360 : 354,711 = 354,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,360/354,711 = 354,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,360x = 354,711 × 354,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,360x = 125,819,893,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,819,893,521/236,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,323.12

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