Finding the Third Proportional to 236,424 and 354,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,424 and 354,632 is: 531,942.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,424 : 354,632 = 354,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,424/354,632 = 354,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,424x = 354,632 × 354,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,424x = 125,763,855,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,763,855,424/236,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,942.00
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