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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,413 and 354,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,413 and 354,863 is: 532,660.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,413 : 354,863 = 354,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,413/354,863 = 354,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,413x = 354,863 × 354,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,413x = 125,927,748,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,927,748,769/236,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,660.00

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