Finding the Third Proportional to 236,366 and 350,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,366 and 350,836 is: 520,742.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,366 : 350,836 = 350,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,366/350,836 = 350,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,366x = 350,836 × 350,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,366x = 123,085,898,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,085,898,896/236,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,742.83
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