Finding the Third Proportional to 234,312 and 363,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,312 and 363,120 is: 562,737.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,312 : 363,120 = 363,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,312/363,120 = 363,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,312x = 363,120 × 363,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,312x = 131,856,134,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,856,134,400/234,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,737.44
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