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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,396 and 354,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,396 and 354,761 is: 532,392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,396 : 354,761 = 354,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,396/354,761 = 354,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,396x = 354,761 × 354,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,396x = 125,855,367,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,855,367,121/236,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,392.12

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