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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,553 and 366,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,553 and 366,977 is: 569,310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,553 : 366,977 = 366,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,553/366,977 = 366,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,553x = 366,977 × 366,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,553x = 134,672,118,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,672,118,529/236,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,310.55

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