Finding the Third Proportional to 236,394 and 354,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,394 and 354,836 is: 532,621.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,394 : 354,836 = 354,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,394/354,836 = 354,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,394x = 354,836 × 354,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,394x = 125,908,586,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,908,586,896/236,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,621.75
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