Finding the Third Proportional to 236,640 and 348,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,640 and 348,012 is: 511,800.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,640 : 348,012 = 348,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,640/348,012 = 348,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,640x = 348,012 × 348,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,640x = 121,112,352,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,112,352,144/236,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,800.00
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