Finding the Third Proportional to 234,159 and 362,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,159 and 362,367 is: 560,772.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,159 : 362,367 = 362,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,159/362,367 = 362,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,159x = 362,367 × 362,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,159x = 131,309,842,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,309,842,689/234,159 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,772.14
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