Finding the Third Proportional to 236,404 and 354,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,404 and 354,606 is: 531,909
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,404 : 354,606 = 354,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,404/354,606 = 354,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,404x = 354,606 × 354,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,404x = 125,745,415,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,745,415,236/236,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,909
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