Finding the Third Proportional to 236,844 and 354,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,844 and 354,546 is: 530,741.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,844 : 354,546 = 354,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,844/354,546 = 354,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,844x = 354,546 × 354,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,844x = 125,702,866,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,702,866,116/236,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,741.19
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