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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,603 and 366,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,603 and 366,960 is: 569,137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,603 : 366,960 = 366,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,603/366,960 = 366,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,603x = 366,960 × 366,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,603x = 134,659,641,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,659,641,600/236,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,137.51

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