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