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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,386 and 354,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,386 and 354,821 is: 532,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,386 : 354,821 = 354,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,386/354,821 = 354,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,386x = 354,821 × 354,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,386x = 125,897,942,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,897,942,041/236,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,594.75

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