Finding the Third Proportional to 236,469 and 354,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,469 and 354,942 is: 532,770.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,469 : 354,942 = 354,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,469/354,942 = 354,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,469x = 354,942 × 354,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,469x = 125,983,823,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,983,823,364/236,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,770.99
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