Finding the Third Proportional to 236,392 and 354,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,392 and 354,833 is: 532,617.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,392 : 354,833 = 354,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,392/354,833 = 354,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,392x = 354,833 × 354,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,392x = 125,906,457,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,906,457,889/236,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,617.25
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