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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,394 and 354,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,394 and 354,834 is: 532,615.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,394 : 354,834 = 354,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,394/354,834 = 354,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,394x = 354,834 × 354,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,394x = 125,907,167,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,907,167,556/236,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,615.75

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