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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,412 and 354,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,412 and 354,860 is: 532,653.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,412 : 354,860 = 354,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,412/354,860 = 354,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,412x = 354,860 × 354,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,412x = 125,925,619,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,925,619,600/236,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,653.25

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