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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,982 and 366,928

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,982 and 366,928 is: 568,128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,982 : 366,928 = 366,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,982/366,928 = 366,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,982x = 366,928 × 366,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,982x = 134,636,157,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,636,157,184/236,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,128.20

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