Finding the Third Proportional to 236,364 and 354,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,364 and 354,718 is: 532,335.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,364 : 354,718 = 354,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,364/354,718 = 354,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,364x = 354,718 × 354,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,364x = 125,824,859,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,824,859,524/236,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,335.13
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