Finding the Third Proportional to 236,376 and 354,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,376 and 354,744 is: 532,386.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,376 : 354,744 = 354,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,376/354,744 = 354,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,376x = 354,744 × 354,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,376x = 125,843,305,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,843,305,536/236,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,386.14
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