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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,604 and 367,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,604 and 367,059 is: 569,442.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,604 : 367,059 = 367,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,604/367,059 = 367,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,604x = 367,059 × 367,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,604x = 134,732,309,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,732,309,481/236,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,442.23

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