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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,405 and 354,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,405 and 354,851 is: 532,642.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,405 : 354,851 = 354,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,405/354,851 = 354,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,405x = 354,851 × 354,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,405x = 125,919,232,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,919,232,201/236,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,642.00

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