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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,416 and 363,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,416 and 363,372 is: 558,503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,416 : 363,372 = 363,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,416/363,372 = 363,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,416x = 363,372 × 363,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,416x = 132,039,210,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,039,210,384/236,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,503.70

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