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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,364 and 354,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,364 and 354,714 is: 532,323.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,364 : 354,714 = 354,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,364/354,714 = 354,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,364x = 354,714 × 354,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,364x = 125,822,021,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,822,021,796/236,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,323.12

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