Finding the Third Proportional to 236,494 and 367,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,494 and 367,196 is: 570,132.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,494 : 367,196 = 367,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,494/367,196 = 367,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,494x = 367,196 × 367,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,494x = 134,832,902,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,832,902,416/236,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,132.44
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