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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,394 and 354,591

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,394 and 354,591 is: 531,886.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,394 : 354,591 = 354,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,394/354,591 = 354,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,394x = 354,591 × 354,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,394x = 125,734,777,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,734,777,281/236,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,886.50

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