Finding the Third Proportional to 236,448 and 357,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,448 and 357,134 is: 539,419.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,448 : 357,134 = 357,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,448/357,134 = 357,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,448x = 357,134 × 357,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,448x = 127,544,693,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,544,693,956/236,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,419.64
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