Finding the Third Proportional to 236,562 and 376,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,562 and 376,213 is: 598,304.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,562 : 376,213 = 376,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,562/376,213 = 376,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,562x = 376,213 × 376,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,562x = 141,536,221,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,536,221,369/236,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,304.97
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