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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,392 : 354,833 = 354,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,392/354,833 = 354,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,392x = 354,833 × 354,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,392x = 125,906,457,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,906,457,889/236,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,617.25

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