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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,709 and 367,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,709 and 367,200 is: 569,627.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,709 : 367,200 = 367,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,709/367,200 = 367,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,709x = 367,200 × 367,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,709x = 134,835,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,835,840,000/236,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,627.01

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