Finding the Third Proportional to 236,644 and 348,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,644 and 348,018 is: 511,809.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,644 : 348,018 = 348,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,644/348,018 = 348,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,644x = 348,018 × 348,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,644x = 121,116,528,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,116,528,324/236,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,809.00
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