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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,362 and 354,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,362 and 354,708 is: 532,309.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,362 : 354,708 = 354,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,362/354,708 = 354,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,362x = 354,708 × 354,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,362x = 125,817,765,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,817,765,264/236,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,309.62

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