Finding the Third Proportional to 236,436 and 353,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,436 and 353,820 is: 529,481.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,436 : 353,820 = 353,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,436/353,820 = 353,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,436x = 353,820 × 353,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,436x = 125,188,592,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,188,592,400/236,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,481.94
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