Finding the Third Proportional to 236,414 and 354,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,414 and 354,864 is: 532,660.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,414 : 354,864 = 354,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,414/354,864 = 354,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,414x = 354,864 × 354,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,414x = 125,928,458,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,928,458,496/236,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,660.75
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