Finding the Third Proportional to 236,410 and 354,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,410 and 354,857 is: 532,648.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,410 : 354,857 = 354,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,410/354,857 = 354,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,410x = 354,857 × 354,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,410x = 125,923,490,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,923,490,449/236,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,648.75
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