Finding the Third Proportional to 236,482 and 354,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,482 and 354,963 is: 532,804.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,482 : 354,963 = 354,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,482/354,963 = 354,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,482x = 354,963 × 354,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,482x = 125,998,731,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,998,731,369/236,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,804.74
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