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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,984 and 366,931

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,984 and 366,931 is: 568,132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,984 : 366,931 = 366,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,984/366,931 = 366,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,984x = 366,931 × 366,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,984x = 134,638,358,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,638,358,761/236,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,132.70

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