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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,394 and 354,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,394 and 354,758 is: 532,387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,394 : 354,758 = 354,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,394/354,758 = 354,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,394x = 354,758 × 354,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,394x = 125,853,238,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,853,238,564/236,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,387.62

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